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The DASH combination diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy; reduced in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol) significantly lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults with high-normal blood pressure and stage 1 hypertension, independent of sodium reduction or weight loss.
Adopt the DASH combination diet for 8 weeks or more: eat more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy, while reducing saturated fats, total fats, and cholesterol. Keep your weight and salt intake stable. This approach significantly lowers blood pressure, especially if you are African American or have hypertension, without needing to restrict sodium or lose weight.
The DASH combination diet, without sodium reduction or weight loss, significantly lowered blood pressure in virtually all subgroups examined, and was particularly effective in African Americans and those with hypertension.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled feeding study with high adherence and rigorous design.
Source
Effects of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Eating Plan on Cardiovascular Risks Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Leila Azadbakht et al. · Diabetes Care · 2010
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