The USA medical Blood Pressure Complex with ABG10+®, i.e., aged garlic extract, potassium, zinc, vitamin C and vitamin B1, supports the maintenance of optimal blood pressure. One box of Blood Pressure Complex contains 60 capsules, which is 30 daily doses for an adult.
What is ABG10+®?
ABG, Aged Black Garlic, is a patented extract of black garlic, which contains more of the same health benefits as white garlic, without the unpleasant smell and aftertaste. Black garlic is actually a fermented version of white garlic. To develop it, the garlic is kept for several weeks at a temperature of 60-90°C and a controlled humidity of 80-90%, during which the cloves turn black and the allicin content, which gives garlic its characteristic smell and taste, is reduced.
The fermentation process increases the antioxidant content of garlic, making it an effective way of combating oxidative stress. In addition, a Spanish study showed that a diet supplemented with black garlic reduced the metabolic and vascular changes induced by high sugar intake.
Another beneficial effect of black garlic is due to its ageing process, as SAC (S-allyl-cysteine), a compound derived from allicin, can only be produced by ageing white garlic. The stability and bioavailability of SAC, as well as its high antioxidant capacity, make it a molecule with cardioprotective properties, able to combat oxidative stress in cells.
The role of potassium
Potassium: - Contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system.
- Contributes to normal muscle function.
- contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
In today's world, the majority of people consume relatively high levels of salt (NaCl) and low levels of potassium (K+)... Such diets have been associated with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.2 Recommended intakes of potassium vary by age group and lifestyle, with the World Health Organization (WHO) 2013 guidelines for adults suggesting around 3-4 grams per day, compared to just a few hundred milligrams per day for the world.
In addition to supplements, the best natural sources of potassium are green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, lettuce, beetroot and beetroot leaves, as well as avocados and bananas.
The kidneys work to maintain normal blood levels of potassium, with excess being excreted in the urine. Potassium can also be excreted in faeces and sweat, so it is important to be careful to replenish it. Any condition that causes fluid loss to be greater than normal, such as vomiting, diarrhoea and certain medications such as diuretics, can lead to a deficiency called hypokalemia. In addition to low nutrient intake and malabsorption, potassium deficiency can also be caused by magnesium deficiency, as the kidneys need magnesium to reabsorb potassium and maintain normal cellular function.
A study of 140,000 adults found that increased potassium intake reduced systolic blood pressure by an average of 3.49 mm Hg (ranging from 1.82 to 5.15 mm Hg) and diastolic blood pressure by 1.96 mm Hg in people with hypertension.
Role of zinc, vitamin C and vitamin B1
Vitamin B1: - Involved in normal energy-producing metabolic processes.
- Contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and the heart.
- contributes to the maintenance of normal psychological function.
Zinc: - Involved in maintaining normal acid-base balance.
- contributes to the maintenance of normal mental function.
- plays a role in maintaining normal fertility and reproduction.
- participates in the normal metabolism of macronutrients and fatty acids.
- contributes to the maintenance of normal blood levels of testosterone.
- contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, nails, hair and skeleton.
Vitamin C: - Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system during or after intense exercise.
- contributes to the normal formation of collagen and thereby to the maintenance of normal blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth.
- contributes to normal energy-producing metabolic processes.
- contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
- contributes to the maintenance of normal psychological function.
- contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress.
- enhances the absorption of iron.
- contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential micronutrient, which can be obtained mainly through the consumption of fruits, vegetables and dietary supplements. Analysis of 29 studies showed that taking 500 mg of vitamin C daily for 8 weeks reduced subjects' blood pressure, but further research is needed to show the long-term effect.
