The utilization of synthetic ACE inhibitors,
such as the well known captopril, provides definitive positive
health effects and is considered an important therapeutic approach
in the treatment of high blood pressure, though the use of these
pharmacological drugs is not advisable in healthy or low-risk
populations. The evidence that certain flavonoid-rich natural
products can induce reductions in blood pressure and inhibit ACE
activity opens the possibility that their consumption may mimic
synthetic ACE inhibitors and provide preventive health benefits
avoiding adverse side effects