A recent study has shown that compounds found in green tea and onions help to relax and dilate blood vessels says Urbod Nutritionist, Amanda Atkins.
Two compounds found in green tea and onions, namely quercetin and epicatechin have been shown to increase nitric oxide production from cells. Nitric oxide is used by cells which line the blood vessels to signal surrounding muscle to relax and dilate which help lower blood pressure and ease the strain on the arteries.
