![Vitamin C & Blood Pressure](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitaminc-bloodpressure_title.jpg)
Key Findings
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15956240186846261.png)
1. Yes. It can
Overall, clinical trials have shown that Vitamin C supplements may potentially lower your blood pressure.
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15924284764146045.png)
2. But, the effect size is small
However, the effect size tends to be pretty small, though still statistically significant.
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15965808424184531.png)
3. Diet and Exercise matter
As always, diet and exercise are the best treatments of all. Even if Vitamin C works, it works best in combination with a healthy lifestyle.
Background
Key Facts
Key Functions
Key Facts
- TypeEssential, Water soluble
- Other Namesascorbic acid
- Daily AllowanceWomen: 75mg, Men:90mg
Appearance
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15966601991021597.png)
Key Sources
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15956240186846261.png)
Fruits
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15955130043547420.png)
Vegetables
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15964118849809053.png)
Peas
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15966605354057455.png)
Collagen
Your body needs Vitamin C to create collagen, a critical component of joints and connective tissue.
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/1596660622136532.png)
Wound Healing
Vitamin C helps your body heal wounds
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15913085391752462.png)
Immunity
Vitamin C helps your body fight off infection
Study 1
![Vitamin C & Blood Pressure](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitaminc-bloodpressure_allpatients.jpg)
A meta-analysis found that short term Vitamin C therapy can significantly reduce blood pressure for healthy people. Participants were given an average of 500mg/day of Vitamin C for an average of 8 weeks.
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/icons/linkicon.png)
Data Source
"In short-term trials, vitamin C supplementation reduced SBP and DBP. Long-term trials on the effects of vitamin C supplementation on BP and clinical events are needed."
Lowering Blood Pressure
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/blood-pressure-dementia.005.jpg)
Lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on blood pressure. Diet has the greatest impact of all, with a potential 10 mm Hg decrease in blood pressure. Exercise and weight loss also contribute.
Blood Pressure & Diet
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/dietexercisecognition.002.jpg)
The DASH diet is a diet that's commonly prescribed for heart health. The chart above summarized the key components of the DASH diet.
Why Blood Pressure Matters
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/youngbp/images/youngBP.001.jpeg)
Risk of heart disease vs. blood pressure. Stage 2 Hypertension, which corresponds to blood pressures greater than 140/90, is linked to a 3x+ risk of heart disease.
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/assets/15912228081583391.png)
Blood Pressure & Heart Disease
"Did you know that having high blood pressure in your 30s can triple your risk of heart disease?"
Blood pressure & the brain
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/blood-pressure-dementia.003.jpg)
Study Chart: A lifetime of high blood pressure carries a high risk of dementia.
![](https://clearvuehealth-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/15955149597424388.png)
Blood Pressure & Dementia
"Having high blood pressure in middle age has been associated with a 41% higher risk of dementia. Researchers estimated this based on results from 4,761 Americans who were followed over 24 years in what we call a prospective cohort study."
More Info
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/prize.png)
#bloodpressure
Scroll for more ->
#hearthealth
Scroll for more ->
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/lipoproteina_100x100.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/emotional-stress-heart-disease_100x100.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/optimism-heart_100x100.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitaminc-heartdisease_100x100.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitamind-heartdisease_100x100.jpg)
#vitaminc
Scroll for more ->
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitaminc-daily-amounts_100x100.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitaminc-heartdisease_100x100.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitaminc-vision_100x100.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/top-benefits-vitaminc_100x100.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/top-sources-vitaminc_100x100.jpg)
#new
Scroll for more ->
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/assets/djimg/vitaminb12-fatigue/t250x250.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/assets/djimg/vitamind-fatigue/t250x250.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/assets/djimg/standingdesk-diabetes/t250x250.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/assets/djimg/linoleic-acid-key-functions/t250x250.jpg)
![](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/assets/djimg/standingdesk-veins/t250x250.jpg)