Food Remedies For High Blood Pressure - Nutrition As Rx printable pdf download

Food Remedies For High Blood Pressure - Nutrition As Rx

Steven Ashton

NC 208

Food Remedies for High Blood

Pressure

Essential hypertension is high blood pressure with no known cause. This is

the primary form of hypertension. Since there are many causes and

categories based on different individuals it is difficult to make blanket

recommendations. The definition of hypertension is consistent blood

pressure readings that exceed 140/90 or 130/85 in diabetics. This handout is

intended to provide a short list of nutritional steps to take that have been

observed to reduce blood pressure. These steps are a win-win regardless of

cause or type since proper nutrition can benefit anyone.

Potassium deficiencies

a re a common contributor to high blood pressure. The current RDA for potassium is 3,500

mg Increasing consumption of foods listed in this chart can possibly lower blood pressure.

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Food Remedies For High Blood Pressure - Nutrition As Rx