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The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams per day, with an ideal limit of 1,500 milligrams per day for people with high blood pressure. For reference, 1 teaspoon of ...
A high blood pressure diet plan will include plenty of: Potassium (bananas, oranges, spinach, avocados and sweet potatoes) Antioxidants that might help improve blood flow (blueberries and raspberries)
A 2012 study in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition suggests that the high antioxidant levels in pomegranate juice can help lower blood pressure. Try it: Add the juicy seeds to your favorite dishes ...
The DASH diet reduced systolic blood pressure by 6 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 3 mm Hg in patients with high normal blood pressure (formerly called "pre-hypertension"). Those with hypertension dropped by 11 and 6 mm Hg, respectively. These changes in blood pressure occurred with no changes in body weight.
A review in 2012 found that a diet high in potassium lowers blood pressure in those with high blood pressure and may improve outcomes in those with normal kidney function, [20] while a 2006 review found evidence to be inconsistent; additionally, the review found no significant reduction in blood pressure overall for people with high blood ...
Limiting certain foods may also help in controlling high blood pressure. First, individuals with hypertension are recommended to limit sodium intake to about 1,500 milligrams or less per day.
[18] [19] [20] High blood pressure affects 33% of the population globally. [9] About half of all people with high blood pressure do not know that they have it. [9] In 2019, high blood pressure was believed to have been a factor in 19% of all deaths (10.4 million globally). [9] Video summary
Registered dietitians share their top tips.