Unfortunately, Blood Pressure 911 does not contain
anywhere close to 500mg or 1,000mg of olive leaf extract. Blood Pressure 911 is also marketed to
humans – not rats. It’s hard to assume these effects carry over to humans.
As further
evidence, PhytAge Labs cites this 2016 study showing that olive leaf extract improved
cholesterol readings in humans. Researchers gave olive leaf extract to a group of 60 men with
high blood pressure, then measured the effects after 6 weeks. Researchers observed significant
improvements in cholesterol, with men taking around 140mg of olive leaf extract per day.
To support juniper extract, PhytAge Labs cites this 2011 study showing juniper extract had
antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, making it ideal for use “in the food industry as
preservative agents.” However, researchers did not recommend using juniper extract for blood
pressure.
PhytAge Labs makes a big deal out of its use of buchu, which they
describe as a secret Japanese heart health ingredient. According to WebMD, however, buchu comes
from South Africa – not Japan. Buchu is traditionally used to make medicine in South Africa, and
some use it as an insect repellant, a deodorant, or an antimicrobial agent. However, there’s
“insufficient evidence” for using buchu for high blood pressure, according to WebMD.
Overall, there’s limited evidence showing the ingredients in Blood Pressure 911 can
meaningfully reduce blood pressure, and the dosages in the supplement seem much lower than what
was used in other studies. It’s possible some of the ingredients help – but you can likely enjoy
similar effects from any $10 multivitamin.
