It may be a good idea to cut out high processed foods from your diet as a new study finds that a diet high in fructose increases the risk of hypertension, or high blood pressure.
While such as garlic and hawthorn may help control hypertension, it may be beneficial to look into the nutritional facts of your dietary intake.
A study presented at the American Society of Nephrologys 42nd Annual Meeting found that the rate of obesity has increased sharply since the development of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and that the prevalence of HFCS in processed foods may have something to do with it. Its been reported that Americans consume 30 percent more fructose than 20 years ago.
It was found that a diet of more than 74 grams of fructose a day led to dramatic increases in risk of hypertension for those with slightly higher blood pressure. Participants who had a blood pressure level of 160/100 had an 87 percent higher risk of developing hypertension.