Adults with stage I–II hypertension (controlled), alongside lifestyle modification and medication.
Form: triglyceride/ethyl ester
Dose: 2–3 g/day EPA+DHA
with meals
≥8–12 weeks and longer
Why: Analyses indicate BP reduction around ~3 g/day.
Form: nitrate shot/juice
Dose: ≈300–500 mg nitrate/day (e.g., 70–140 ml concentrate)
1–3 h before activity or daily
2–4 week trial
Why: RCTs/meta-analyses show short-term SBP/DBP lowering via NO-mediated vasodilation.
Form: capsules/tablets
Dose: 300–400 mg elemental Mg/day
evening or split in two doses
≥8–12 weeks
Why: Umbrella meta-analysis of RCTs: small but significant BP decrease.
Dose: Fruits/vegetables; aim 3.5–4.7 g K/day if no contraindications