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DASH is effective as first-line therapy in those with stage I HTN

women with elevated androgens (testosterone, DHT, androstenedione, DHEA...) are shown to have more HTN, insulin resistance, overweight issues, and CVD

IV vitamin C shown to reduce the inflammatory associated complications (vasoconstriction, HTN...) found due to LPS in E. Coli endotoxemia

treatment with anti-angiogenesis meds often are associated with the SE of HTN; What is interesting about this is that this is associated with improved survival.

Magnesium deficiency in the face of stress increases the risk of CVD.

long-term exposure to low levels of Arsenic associated with increased hypertension, elevated HgbA1C and many studies Diabetes.

For those interested in learning the DASH diet. The dash diet has been shown to reduce blood pressure, weight, oxidative stress, inflammation, and insulin resistance.

DASH diet shown to lower oxidative stress, inflammation, improve insulin resistance, lower inflammation, and aid weight loss.

Dr. Mark Houston discusses the use of neutraceuticals to treat dyslipidemia and CVD.

fructose (HCFS) leads to increase in blood pressure.  Similar problem is also seen in post-gastric surgery for weight loss.

high fructose intake results in insulin resistance, obesity, type II DM, and high blood pressure