Want Lower Blood Pressure? Pick More Produce
A recent study by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin emphasizes the importance of making fruits and vegetables a key part of treating hypertension in those with kidney compromise. Conducted over five years, the research showed that diets rich in fruits and vegetables not only improve kidney health but also lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk. While sodium bicarbonate tablets also improved kidney health in the study participants, they did not affect blood pressure or cardiovascular risk as fruits and vegetables did.
The study supports the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, confirming that dietary interventions should be the first line of treatment for hypertension. The research team urges clinicians to prioritize diet-based strategies over immediate pharmacological treatments to achieve better health outcomes for patients with hypertension, particularly those at high risk of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular diseases.
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