Foods for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the most common preventable risk factor for heart disease.

Over 1 billion people around the world have high blood pressure. It is defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) values (the top number) of 130 mm Hg or more, diastolic blood pressure (DBP, the bottom number) of more than 80 mm Hg, or both.

Lifestyle changes and dietary modifications can also help lower blood pressure levels and reduce your risk of heart disease. Doctors may also prescribe medications to reduce blood pressure levels, including angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

Including certain foods in your diet, especially ones in potassium and magnesium, may help lower your blood pressure levels.

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[daviddivad]

i was eating most of the items listed, but nice to have it confirmed

[lukemendoza]

Now, since I'm on a Keto diet, what foods would you recommend, since carbs are out of the picture? I've already started supplementing with Potassium, Magnesium, and Beet Roots.

[redlabl]

I have Always Loved Berries, & dark leafy greens. Plus Citrus fruits like Love Except Grapefruit being bitter.... It is nice to know some of my Favorite Vegeis & Fruit can help my heart pressure ! 😁😁😁😁😁

[chnalvr]

Watermelon and bananas for the potassium.

[Susan.I]

Allergic to fresh fruit. Can eat it frozen though, allergic to nuts, can eat seeds though.

[karlabritfeld]

So is this actually proven or just theory?

[reggiewilliams]

This was no help stop entertaining and teach it took 1 min to start talking im done