Healthy Drinks That Can Lower Blood Pressure

Maintain a normal blood pressure is very important because high blood pressure can increase the risk of stroke, kidney failure and heart disease. Some healthy drink can help lower blood pressure.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called the 'silent killer' because it often does not show any symptoms. Research shows some healthy drinks can lower high blood pressure.

Here are a few drinks that can help lower blood pressure, as reported by Livestrong:

1. Orange juice

A study reported in the journal Hypertension edition in April 2005. Scientists at St George's Medical School in London examined the effects of potassium citrate which is found in bananas and citrus fruits, as well as potassium chloride supplements. Scientists found that both forms of potassium are effective in lowering blood pressure in patients with stage 1 hypertension.

2. Beet juice

The study, conducted by scientists from Barts and the London Medical School and Queen Mary University of London have shown drinking beet juice can lower blood pressure. This is because fruits contain nitrates bits which can help lower blood pressure.

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Mechanism of action of that happening are inorganic nitrate content in beetroot is converted into nitric oxide gas when eaten. This gas will make blood vessels open and relaxed, so that the person's blood pressure to be down. However, this effect was more pronounced in men than women.

3. Juice spinach

Folate, which is soluble vitamin B found in spinach and broccoli can also lower blood pressure. Scientists from Policlinico in Modena, Italy, to explore the effects of folate in the blood pressure in postmenopausal women.

Participants received 15 mg of folate or placebo for three weeks. Scientists report in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition that folate group experienced a significant reduction in blood pressure compared with the placebo group.

4. Black tea

People who regularly drink black tea may benefit from a slight drop in blood pressure. It is based on a new study from Australia.

Although the study can not identify specific components of the tea that may cause a decrease in blood pressure, but recent research suggests that flavonoids, compounds found in many plants such as tea, good for heart health.

5. Low or nonfat milk

Milk is a drink that is good for lowering blood pressure, because it contains potassium and calcium, two nutrients associated with healthy blood pressure, as well as fortified with vitamin D.

Low-fat milk can also help lower blood pressure, according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition

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