Research
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Adherence to the DASH diet lowers systolic blood pressure by 5.5 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 3 mmHg.
If you have high blood pressure, follow the DASH diet by eating more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy. This can lower your systolic blood pressure by about 5.5 mmHg and diastolic by 3 mmHg.
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The dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet advocates high intake of fruits, vegetables, and low‑fat dairy products and lowers the systolic blood pressure (BP) by 5.5 mmHg and diastolic BP by 3 mmHg.[7]
Why this rating
Cites the DASH Collaborative Research Group trial (NEJM 1997).
Source
Diet in Stroke: Beyond Antiplatelets and Statins
J. M. James · Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice · 2019
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