Trying to lower your blood pressure? A common nutrient can help

Trying to lower your blood pressure? A common nutrient can help

More potassium, not just less salt, may better control high blood pressure and improve heart and kidney health.

A recent study suggests that incorporating potassium-rich foods may be more effective in lowering blood pressure than simply limiting salt intake, as is commonly recommended. This research, published in the American Journal of Physiology - Renal Physiology, provides a new perspective on the management of hypertension, a condition that affects nearly one-third of adults worldwide. An alternative to reducing salt intake Currently, medical recommen…

Cutting down on salt is hard. New research says grab a banana instead

Increasing intake of potassium, found in many common foods, may offer an effective tool for controlling blood pressure according to the latest research The post Cutting down on salt is hard. New research says grab a banana instead appeared first on Macao News.

Broccoli and Bananas May Help Control High Blood Pressure - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA

A Canadian study suggests that consuming potassium-rich foods like broccoli and bananas may be more effective in lowering high blood pressure than simply reducing sodium (salt) intake, which is the most common recommendation today.

Study finds bananas more effective than salt reduction for lowering blood pressure

New research shows potassium-rich foods like bananas and avocados lower blood pressure better than cutting salt alone. Hypertension plagues modern diets due to high sodium and low potassium—a reversal of ancestral eating patterns. Men, especially, benefit from increased dietary potassium, improving blood pressure regulation. Foods like spinach and sweet potatoes offer potassium alongside fiber and essential nutrients without medication side effe…

Ratio of Potassium to Sodium Intake Key to Regulating Blood Pressure, New Modeling Study Suggests

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have conducted computer simulations to simulate whole-body fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, and the effects of sodium and potassium intake on blood pressure. The post Ratio of Potassium to Sodium Intake Key to Regulating Blood Pressure, New Modeling Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.