Study of the Effects of an Oral Nitric Oxide Supplement on Blood Pressure in Prehypertensive Adults

Study of the Effects of an Oral Nitric Oxide Supplement on Functional Capacity and Blood Pressure in Healthy Adults With Prehypertension

Oral supplementation of Neo40(TM), a nitrate lozenge, will reduce blood pressure in healthy adults with clinical prehypertension.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults between the ages of 18 to 80 years
• Two blood pressure readings of >/=135/80 mmHg at rest, thus representing prehypertension
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Existence of any significant internal or cardiovascular disease;
• Current use of any antihypertensive medication.
• Inability to give informed consent, or fill out standard questionnaires or inability to follow up clinically.