Health claims surrounding garlic are numerous. . .but are they true? Well, let me explain the reason behind why garlic can promote a lower blood pressure.
Several research studies have found a link between the right type and amount of garlic and a lower blood pressure. In these studies, the average reduction in systolic (top number) blood pressure was ~5-8 mm Hg. The studies do show a reduction in diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure, but the decrease isn't large enough to be...
Your daily intake of salt has a direct impact on your blood pressure. For some individuals who are salt sensitive the impact on blood... Read more »
There's a great review by Dr. Mark Houston looking at the effect of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants on blood pressure in the... Read more »
There's absolutely no doubt that what you eat affects your chance of getting high blood pressure, and that eating a healthy diet can both... Read more »
As with any comprehensive treatment program to treat bad cholesterol, modifying what you eat remains one of the cornerstones. Several... Read more »
Today roughly 65 million Americans have hypertension. As we've been discussing recently, if left untreated this can lead to a number of... Read more »
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