The Most Effective Way to Treat High Blood Pressure Found 0 19

Taking a single combined pill with several antihypertensive medications can lower blood pressure faster and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. This conclusion was reached by specialists from the American Heart Association in a scientific statement published in the journal Hypertension.

Experts note that most people with high blood pressure require two or more medications at once. When combined into one pill, it is easier for patients to adhere to treatment and less likely for them to miss doses. According to research, this approach helps achieve target blood pressure levels more quickly and is associated with a 15-30 percent reduction in the risk of cardiovascular complications.

The recommendations emphasize that combined pills contain only blood pressure medications and are not "polypills," which also include statins or aspirin. Despite proven effectiveness, their use is currently limited due to cost; however, the authors believe that broader use of this approach could significantly improve the health of people with hypertension.

Earlier, scientists found that the pigment that gives tomatoes their red color is associated with a moderate but sustained reduction in blood pressure.