When Ira Antelis learned his blood pressure was high, his doctor gave him two choices: bring it down within a month or get surgery.
Antelis turned to his lifelong friend, Susan Schachter, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, for help. Together, they developed a juice made of all-natural ingredients designed to lower blood pressure — including hibiscus, pomegranate, beet, tart cherry, cranberry, and magnesium.
It worked: Antelis’ blood pressure dropped 30 points in two weeks.
Now, Antelis and Schachter have made it their mission to educate people about the dangers of high blood pressure and help them keep their numbers in check.
The startling facts
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half of American adults have high blood pressure, which means their top number is over 130 and their bottom number is over 80. Additionally, for young adults between the ages of 18 and 39, 23% now have hypertension.
High blood pressure often has no noticeable symptoms, which is why millions of people may not even know they have it. But hypertension can cause heart disease, stroke, dementia, kidney problems, and sexual dysfunction in men. It’s also the No. 1 risk factor for mortality.
Susan Schachter
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist; Co-Founder, 120/Life
“If people lower the top number, the systolic number, just three or four points, there would be 10% fewer fatal heart attacks,” Schachter said.
That’s why she and Antelis created 120/Life, a line of products designed to bring down blood pressure.
120/Life has products that can lower blood pressure
The 120/Life juice is almost exactly the same concoction Schachter made for Antelis years before. They found that the ingredients fight inflammation, improve blood flow, and relax muscles — all scientifically proven to lower blood pressure naturally.
“I’ve always believed in nature’s pharmacy,” Schachter said.
But her favorite 120/Life product is the powder, which has fewer calories, fewer carbs, and a less beet-forward flavor. She said it tastes like a “sweet tart” when mixed in a cup of water.
Customers drink either product once a day and can expect to see a drop in their blood pressure within two weeks — or their money back.
Know your numbers to stay alive
Beyond the 120/Life products, Schachter said people can take control of their blood pressure by simply knowing their blood pressure. She recommended that everyone purchase a low-cost at-home monitor to check their blood pressure regularly outside the doctor’s office.
“You need to know your numbers so you can take an active part in saving your own life,” Schachter said.
People can also adopt healthier habits, such as losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking, and reducing salt (sodium) intake, both in terms of table salt and processed foods. She also said you can help others by sharing the advice.
“You can save your life with this information,” Schachter said.
To learn more, visit 120life.com
