Q&A; on Other Factors Affecting Blood Pressure

	Do Vitamin Mineral supplements such as Potassium, Calcium or Magnesium help lower blood pressure?
	Do fats in the diet affect blood pressure?
	Will drinking a lot of coffee send your blood pressure up?
	Does stress cause high blood pressure?
	Does smoking tobacco cause high blood pressure?
	Can tranquilizers and sedatives lower blood pressure?

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