Research Finds These Fruits Effectively Lower High Blood Pressure

Resveratrol is a naturally-occurring nutrient found in certain plant-based foods like red or purple grapes, grape juice, red wine, and to a lesser extent blueberries, peanuts and raspberries.

You may already be familiar with the fact that red and purple grapes are most known for their resveratrol content and their memory-boosting and brain-healing effects.

But, resveratrol is also a potent anti-inflammatory, making these fruits an excellent choice for any type of heart disease-related condition, including high blood pressure.

While it is unclear how resveratrol works to lower high blood pressure, it may be due to its antioxidant activity that destroys blood vessel-damaging free radicals.

Additionally, it may also work by improving the dilation of blood vessels, which may allow blood to flow more easily through blood vessels.

It also relaxes the walls of the blood vessels, which may also help to lower blood pressure.

Resveratrol has been hailed by researchers and nutritionists alike for its anti-aging and anti-cancer effects, as well as for helping to protect against heart failure, stroke and

By adding fruit like red or purple grapes, purple grape juice or blueberries you can also give your blood vessels a boost thanks to the addition of resveratrol.

Grapes or blueberries are a delicious addition to a leafy green salad and can be blended with oil and vinegar to make a great salad dressing.

You can also add them to grain and meat dishes, or chop them with some fresh plums and apples as a sweet chutney alongside curries or fish dishes.

Alternatively, you can supplement with resveratrol. Follow package instructions for the product you select. Of course, you should never discontinue prescription medications without approval and monitoring by your physician.

Sources:

https://www.care2.com/greenliving/research-finds-these-fruits-effectively-lower-high-blood-pressure.html

https://mebiotic.com/is-resveratrol-safe/