COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF HYPERTENSION AND THE ROLE OF BEETROOT AND GARLIC IN HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT
Manshi Sahu, Omkar Lodhi, Bhupendra Verma, Kanha Sahu, Shalini Narange and Devorat Singh*
ABSTRACT
Hypertension is a major global health issue, characterised by consistently high blood pressure that can lead to serious cardiovascular problems. This review dives deep into hypertension, discussing its global prevalence, the different types—essential and secondary hypertension—and their causes. As conventional antihypertensive treatments have their limitations, there’s growing interest in herbal remedies as alternative or complementary options. Herbal treatments are appealing due to their fewer side effects and the widespread global reliance on natural remedies. This paper highlights the antihypertensive properties of beetroot (Beta vulgaris) and garlic (Allium sativum), focusing on their bioactive components and how they work. Beetroot, with its rich content of nitrates and betalains, boosts nitric oxide production, leading to vasodilation and better blood flow. Garlic, packed with allicin and sulphur compounds, aids in vasodilation, reduces inflammation and offers antioxidative benefits. More clinical studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine optimal dosages for therapeutic use.
Keywords: Hypertension, Blood pressure regulation, Garlic, Beetroot, Herbal remedies, Antihypertensive agents, Alternative medicine.
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