Evidence supporting CAM approaches to BP reduction
| INTERVENTION | EVIDENCE |
|---|---|
| Dark chocolate | Meta-analysis of 5 RCTs |
| Coenzyme Q10 | Meta-analysis of 12 RCTs |
| Melatonin | 2 RCTs |
| Vitamin D | 2 RCTs, 2 case-control studies |
| Qigong | 4 of 5 trials including 2 RCTs |
| Slow breathing | Systematic review |
| Meditation | Meta-analysis of 9 RCTs |
| Acupuncture | 2 of 3 RCTs |
BP—blood pressure, CAM—complementary and alternative medicine, RCT—randomized controlled trial.