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The National Heart Lung and Blood
Institute has determined that the DASH diet. (Dietary Approaches
to Stopping Hypertension) is an effective means of lowering blood
pressure.
The diet has been proven to significantly lower blood pressure in
as little as two weeks. DASH focuses on weight loss, if necessary,
and adding complex carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables and low fat
dairy products to increase magnesium, calcium and potassium in your
diet. Losing as little as 3% to 9% of your body weight can lower
blood pressure significantly (3mm Hg). Dropping your blood pressure
by as little as 3% reduces your risk of stroke and heart attack
8% and 5% respectively.
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