Lifestyle interventions that can effectively reduce blood pressure

Lifestyle interventions that can effectively reduce blood pressure

Arterial blood pressure is one of the most important, yet manageable, causes of heart disease.

The following practical daily modification may substantially effect it:

1. Regular exercise: reduction by 4/8mmHg
2. Reduced alcohol intake: reduction by 4mmHg
3. Weight loss: reduction by 5mmHg
4. Reduced sodium intake (salt, processed foods) : reduction by 5/6mmHg
5. Increased potassium intake (banana, tomato, avocado) : reduction by 3/4mmHg

These lifestyle changes are projected to cause:

1. 15% reduction in all-cause mortality
2. 25% reduction in risk of stroke
3. 30% reduction in risk of heart failure

Reference:

Novel pharmacological approaches to lowering blood pressure and managing hypertension | Nature Reviews Cardiology