Blood Pressure Information: Diet, Sodium & Medication

Why does sodium increase blood pressure? Maintaining healthy levels requires understanding dietary impacts from meat, turmeric, and supplements like niacin.

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What Are the Dangers of Taking Niacin for Blood Pressure?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Rachel Nall

Also known as vitamin B-3, niacin occurs naturally in several widely-available foods, including fish, peanuts and sunflower seeds. Your body requires niacin for a number of functions, including producing hormones, improving circulation and decreasing the amount of cholesterol in your body.