Reducing sodium in the diet significantly lowers blood pressure in one week

Reducing sodium in the diet significantly lowers blood pressure in one week

A new study found that reducing sodium in the diet to 4,000 milligrams per day significantly reduced blood pressure after one week. This was the case for 70% of adults aged 50 to 75. The findings were presented at the 2023 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 11, 2023. Deepak K. …

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Making a dietary change can significantly improve your blood pressure

Making a dietary change can significantly improve your blood pressure

A dietary change can lower blood pressure in almost everyone, according to new research. A study published Saturday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that reducing salt intake to about a teaspoon can lower blood pressure, even for people with high blood pressure and those taking blood pressure medications. Researchers from Vanderbilt …

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