Leafy Greens Help Lower Blood Pressure Through Nitrates, Minerals And Gut-Health Benefits

Leafy Greens Help Lower Blood Pressure Through Nitrates, Minerals And Gut-Health Benefits

Research shows spinach, kale, broccoli, bok choy and other leafy greens may support blood pressure control through several biological pathways, including nitric oxide production, sodium ... The post Leafy Greens Help Lower Blood Pressure Through Nitrates, Minerals And Gut-Health Benefits first appeared on [your]NEWS.

Leafy greens offer multiple pathways for blood pressure control, research shows

Leafy greens lower blood pressure through dietary nitrate, which converts to nitric oxide, relaxing and widening blood vessels. Potassium in greens helps excrete sodium, reducing blood volume and pressure; target 4,700 mg daily from multiple servings. Magnesium relaxes blood vessels and supports normal heart rhythm. High magnesium intake is linked to 34% lower risk of hypertension. Fiber in greens is fermented by gut bacteria into short-chain…