Banana may be the solution to high blood pressure

Those who have high blood pressure, usually recommend to reduce their salt intake, although according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology, it is much more effective to increase the rate of dietary and sodium intake than reducing sodium intake, Independent.

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Sodium and potassium are minerals (electrolytes) that help the body maintain basic functions such as muscle function or water balance. So far, the role of potassium has been mentioned in the development of hypertension.

During the research, a mathematical model was used that simulated the ionic retention of the human body. The results show that the balance between potassium and sodium is at least as important as the amount of their separately. In addition, in men, blood pressure reacted more to adjusting the right rate than women – at least at pre -menopause.

Why is banana important?

« During evolution, our ancestors lived on high potassium and low sodium diets with lots of vegetables and fruits. This may be the reason why our body’s regulatory systems adapt to this » Said the other author of the research, Melissa Stadt.

Today’s Western diet typically contains too much salt and low potassium – which researchers say can be largely responsible for the spread of civilization diseases, including hypertension.

Doctors have suggested so far To reduce salt intakebut based on current results, it is worth paying attention to the other side. That is,

• Eat more potassium -rich food than the bananaspinach, avocado, potato or legumes;
• And let’s not forget that small changes in diet can have a huge impact on our health in the long run.

« Our research shows that regular consumption of potassium -rich foods such as bananas, broccoli, sweet potato – has a more powerful antihypertensive effect than if we only reduce salt consumption » Said one of the authors of the study, Anita Layton, a researcher at the University of Waterloo, Canada.