12/04/2012

Secret: pepper and other substances of the blood pressure lowering effect

Japan Kagemei Research Institute through animal experiment, pepper, persimmon leaves laurel and substances such as expansion of blood vessels, but so far has not found to play the role of specific substances.

According to Japanese media reports, the scientific research institutions of 130 kinds of vegetables and plant experiments, find the pepper, laurel, persimmon leaves tea, okra, and expansion of blood vessels, lower blood pressure, its effect than the commonly used papaverine vasodilator slightly lower. The experimental results show that, the plant expansion of blood vessels, the blood pressure lowering effect is indirect play, that is first to endothelial cells function, and then through the endothelial cells produce nitric oxide to smooth muscle relaxation and achieve the purpose of reducing blood pressure.

The Institute for the future plan is looking to play a role in the effect of specific substances.



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