It is well documented that high blood pressure is “the single largest risk factor” for death in the world.
Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of mortality. Approximately 18 million people died from cardiovascular disease (CVDs) representing more than 30% of all global deaths.
By the year 2025, an estimated 1.6 billion of the world adult population will have hypertension. This is an increase of about 60% compared to the year 2000.
Medication is often the first line of defense against Hypertension (high blood pressure) including prescribing beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, and Diuretics. However prolonged use of these medications also have their unintended consequences.
Now what is the Food that can help decrease your blood pressure naturally?
In an important peer reviewed study from the American Heart Association Journal, Hypertension, it was found that patients who entered the trial with a SBP ≥ 140 mm Hg at baseline obtained a significant reduction of 15 mm Hg in SBP and 7 mm Hg in DBP from flaxseed ingestion.
The magnitude of this decrease is as good or better than many blood pressures listed above.
It is well known that Flaxseed (not be confused with Flaxseed oil) carries high amounts of Omega-3 Fatty Acids which can help rebalance the Omega 6:Omega 3 ratio which is often linked to Cardiovascular Disease. Most of the Standard American Diet (SAD) promotes higher amounts of "pro-inflammatory" foods such as seed oils which are high in Omega 6 fatty acids. Balancing that out with Omega-3 fatty acids can help promote an "anti-inflammatory" effect in the body. If the Omega 6:Omega 3 ratio is skewed to heavily to Omega 6 side, it can indicate an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
However that is not all. Flaxseed is also has a good amount of plant based protein in combination with adequate amounts of Fiber which can help prevent Colon Cancer and improve gut microbiome health.
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