Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure

The number of people with high blood pressure worldwide is steadily increasing, even surpassing one billion in 40 years. Doctors attribute this to an inactive lifestyle and unhealthy diet.

The Health Line website says doctors are emphasizing the need to add foods high in magnesium and potassium to the diet.

Among these materials, according to the site:

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pumpkin seedsThese seeds are the best source of nutrients needed to control blood pressure. Because it is rich in magnesium, potassium and arginine, an amino acid necessary for the production of nitric oxide (nitric oxide), which helps relax blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.

citrusSuch as grapefruits, oranges and lemons. These fruits also help reduce high blood pressure. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that keep the heart healthy.

Salmon and fatty fishThey are great sources of heart-healthy omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. These substances lower blood pressure by reducing inflammation in the blood vessels.

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Beans and lentilsThese products are rich in magnesium, potassium and dietary fiber. Numerous scientific studies have proven that consuming legumes helps normalize blood pressure.
The fruitsFruits are a rich source of antioxidants, including anthocyanins. These antibiotics increase the level of nitric oxide and decrease the production of restriction molecules in the blood vessels, which helps lower blood pressure.

carrotsCarrots are nutritious and rich in phenolic compounds such as chlorogenic, semi-coumaric, and caffeine, which help relax blood vessels and reduce inflammation.

CeleryCelery contains phthalides, which also help relax blood vessels and lower high blood pressure.

And specialists add, to the list of these materials, tomatoesBecause it contains lycopene, which has a beneficial effect on heart health and helps normalize blood pressure. Well BroccoliRich in flavonoids important for the body. And also Yogurt, Because it contains potassium and calcium. They also add herbs, spices, beets and spinach as they contain nitrates, which help relax blood vessels and lower high blood pressure.

Source: Novosti

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