High blood pressure
High blood pressure The Hidden Cause Behind Most High Blood Pressure Cases – And the Mineral You're Missing Today, I’ll explain the root cause behind most cases of high blood pressure, and reveal the essential mineral whose deficiency is often responsible for it. Over 90% of high blood pressure cases are classified as “essential hypertension.” This means that the cause is unknown—or at least not officially recognized. It's also called “idiopathic hypertension.” This label conveniently benefits pharmaceutical companies that produce blood pressure medications. Why? Because in reality, anti-hypertensive drugs are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. What Is Hypertension, Really? Let’s first understand what high blood pressure (hypertension) actually is. When we talk about blood pressure, there are two numbers: The upper number (systolic): This measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart contracts and pumps blood. The lower number (diastolic): ...