Some low dose aspirin, 81mg, is also a good idea. With the EQ, your blood might be as thick as molasses. Yeah, genetic and the fact that you are taking a product that increases red blood cell production. You might be wise to tell the doc you are taking AAS becuase there are other causes of high bp. Kidney problems (ton of protein a day?), high levels of cortisol causing cushings syndrome, hyperthyroidism.