Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDNAlmonds can help lower blood pressure.Credit: sorrapong / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysScientific studies suggest that regular consumption of almonds can help lower blood pressure, especially diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number).Experts suspect that almonds’ natural blood-pressure-lowering effect is due to their nutrient-dense profile.If you have hypertension (high blood pressure) or risk factors for…