Vegetarian diets associated with lower blood pressure

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-02/tjnj-vda022414.php

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 24-Feb-2014

Contact: Yoko Yokoyama
The JAMA Network Journals

Vegetarian diets associated with lower blood pressure


Eating a vegetarian diet appears to be associated with lower blood pressure (BP), and the diets can also be used to reduce blood pressure.

Factors such as diet, body weight, physical activity and alcohol intake play a role in the risk of developing hypertension. Dietary modifications have been shown to be effective for preventing and managing hypertension.

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