Diet and hypertension

Seven of these studies focused on examined diet, not drugs.


Together, the studies of 1,632 patients. Some patients were assigned to
go on weight loss diets. By contrast, others have not changed their
eating habits.

Studies have lasted at least six months. Meanwhile, the regime shed 9 pounds more than those who have retained their diet.


The regime has also trimmed 6 points from their systolic blood pressure
(the first number in a reading of the blood pressure), and
approximately 3 additional points in their diastolic blood pressure
(the second number in a reading of the blood pressure) compared to
those who did not Food.