While there are drugs to lower blood pressure, there are also ways to “naturally” reduce your pressure.
Over time, high blood pressure puts extra stress on blood vessels and organs, including the heart, brain, and kidneys. For this reason, it is a major factor in serious medical emergencies and health conditions such as strokes and heart attacks.
Diet can also have the opposite effect and lower blood pressure readings.
There are 8 foods you can eat to help lower your blood pressure “naturally”.
Greek yogurt
“This is due to its high content of the minerals calcium, potassium and magnesium, which are thought to help regulate blood pressure. Look for unsweetened natural and Greek yogurts that can be mixed with fruits, seeds and nuts for a healthy breakfast or snack,” family doctor Tatyana Zakharova says especially for MedicForum.
Berries
Strawberries and blueberries are rich in antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins. Past studies have found an association between anthocyanins and lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
Beets
Beets are a root vegetable that is high in nitric oxide, a compound that has been shown to lower systolic blood pressure (the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats).
Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are “loaded” with magnesium, potassium and fiber, making them ideal for lowering blood pressure.
Greens
“Cabbage, kale, spinach, kale and other greens are rich in nitrates, which have been found to improve blood pressure.”
Fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, which help lower and normalize blood pressure.
Whole grains
Oats and other whole grains contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan, which can lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Pistachios
“Eating pistachios can lower blood pressure during times of stress.”
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MedicForum has previously written about the symptoms of a heart attack.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.