Which nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs) are of
benefit in controlling/reducing high blood pressure (hypertension)? 
Please provide answer with references.

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The following vitamins and herbs can help for high blood pressure.

Vitamins:
Calcium 
Magnesium 
Potassium
Zinc
Vitamin E

Natural Supplements:
Garlic
Coenzyme Q10
Hawthorn
Linoleic acid 
Bovine Renal Extract
Fish oils
Flaxseed
Taurine
Arginine
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 


Sources:

"Natural Treatments for High Blood Pressure"
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsek/a/Hypertension.htm

"Alternative and Complementary Remedies for Hypertension"
http://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/Heart/hypert_vitamins-hypertension.htm

"DASH Eating Plan"
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf

"High blood pressure"
http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/high_blood.htm

"Natural Approach to Hypertension"
http://www.chiro.org/nutrition/ABSTRACTS/Natural_Approach_to_Hypertension.shtml


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Clarification of Answer by easterangel-ga on 16 Aug 2006 17:44 PDT

Thanks for the 5 stars and for the generous tip! :)

Good.