Research
Mixed
The DASH diet is the most effective dietary pattern for lowering blood pressure compared to other diets including low-fat, Nordic, and Paleolithic diets, and it significantly reduces the risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome.
Follow the DASH diet to manage blood pressure and reduce Metabolic Syndrome risk. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Limit saturated fats to 6% of calories and sodium to under 2300 mg/day. This approach is more effective for blood pressure than low-fat diets.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
on comparing the antihypertensive effects of the DASH diet with 13 other eating patterns (including low-fat diet, Nordic diet, MedDiet, Paleolithic diet and low-sodium diet), the DASH diet was the most effective, especially in comparison with low-fat diets
Why this rating
Supported by meta-analyses of RCTs and cohort studies.
Source
Dietary Strategies for Metabolic Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Sara Castro‐Barquero et al. · Nutrients · 2020
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