14 Useful Products For People Suffering From Hypertension

Studies show that a special diet can normalize blood pressure in just 2 weeks. Just add these foods to your menu:

Studies show that a special diet can normalize blood pressure in just 2 weeks. Just add these foods to your menu:

1. Berries

Blueberries and strawberries contain antioxidants that lower blood pressure by an average of 8%. This was confirmed by a study in which more than 34,000 hypertensive patients took part.

2. Bananas

They are rich in potassium - this mineral relieves tension in the walls of blood vessels. If you don't like bananas, you can get potassium from avocado, melon, halibut, mushrooms, tomatoes, tuna or beans.

But you need to be careful if you have kidney problems - excess potassium is harmful for them.

3. Beetroot

 

Scientists have reported that 250 ml (about 1 glass of juice) of red beet per day normalizes blood pressure. For the maximum effect, you need to drink it for a month, but you will see the first results within 24 hours.

4. Bitter chocolate

15 studies show that this product lowers blood pressure. You just need to choose high-quality chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.

5. Kiwi

 

3 kiwis per day for 8 weeks significantly lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Experts believe that it's all about vitamin C.

6. Watermelon

It contains an amino acid that relaxes blood vessels and maintains the flexibility of arteries. And scientists gave mice watermelon juice and saw that they had 50% less plaque in their arteries.

7. Oatmeal

 

Oats contain fiber that lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

8. Green leafy vegetables

Namely: cabbage, dill, lard, mustard greens, spinach and beetroot. Studies show that 1-2 servings of these vegetables can lower blood pressure for up to 24 hours.

9. Garlic

 

This vegetable increases the production of nitric oxide, which helps relax smooth muscles and dilate blood vessels. It is also a natural antibiotic and an excellent antifungal agent.

10. Fermented products

Yogurt, kombucha, miso, apple cider vinegar - all these products are rich in probiotics. An analysis of nine studies showed that they are useful for high blood pressure. Especially if you use several types at once and follow this diet for at least 8 weeks.

11. Lentils and other legumes

In 2014, scientists put rats on a diet consisting of 30% legumes: peas, lentils, and chickpeas. As a result, blood pressure and cholesterol levels decreased in rodents.

12. Natural yogurt

 

American researchers found that women who eat yogurt at least 5 times a week for years suffer from hypertension 20% less often. But for some reason, this product did not have such an effect on men.

13. Pomegranate

A 2012 study found that 1 cup of pomegranate juice a day reduced blood pressure in a month. The authors explained this by the high content of antioxidants in pomegranate.

14. Nuts

Nuts, with moderate fat content in the diet, help lower blood pressure even under stress.