2023-10-07 06:51:17
Blueberries are a very effective blood pressure-lowering fruit and are even hailed as a “super fruit” by nutritionists. (Picture/pixabay)
The three highs refer to high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and high blood sugar. There are more than 5.29 million people with hypertension in Taiwan, ranking first among the three highs. According to statistics from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, almost all of the drugs with the largest dosage paid by Taiwan’s health insurance are They are all medicines used to treat high blood pressure and other three high diseases. However, in addition to improvement through medication, blueberries are also very effective fruits for lowering blood pressure, and are even hailed as “super fruits” by nutritionists.
Blueberries are rich in vitamins E, A, B, SOD (superoxide dismutase), potassium, iron, zinc, calcium and other mineral elements. A recent British study also pointed out that moderate intake of blueberries can effectively lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. The key to your health is the polyphenolic substance anthocyanins.
In addition, according to a report on the medical website “Hypertension”, as long as the systolic blood pressure is reduced by 5 mm Hg, the risk of stroke or heart disease can be effectively reduced by 10%. Among 900 research subjects, eating 1.6 servings per day For people who eat blueberries, their systolic blood pressure can be reduced by an average of 4.1 mm Hg. Therefore, blueberries can be said to be a great contributor to lowering blood pressure.
Not only that, 100 grams of blueberries contain 4.54 grams of dietary fiber, which is far more than cabbage, water spinach, apples, bananas, and grapes. Fiber is beneficial to intestinal flora and has the effect of promoting lowering blood pressure.
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