METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS

摘要

Disclosed are methods for treating hypertension in a subject, for reducing blood pressure in a subject, and for decreasing risk of stroke in a subject. The methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of at least one reduced folate. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that includes a first antihypertensive agent, the first antihypertensive agent being a reduced folate; and a second antihypertensive agent. Pharmaceutical compositions that include a reduced folate and an antidyslipidemia agent other than niacin are also described. Kits are also described.