blood pressure, or hypertension, can have serious consequences if untreated. If it is too high it puts strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs.
In serious cases this can lead to heart attacks or strokes. Although there are medications that can be prescribed by doctors for hypertension, they will also recommend making lifestyle and diet changes.
Generally this means eating more healthily and exercising regularly, as well as losing weight if needed. But an expert has explained how including more of a certain vitamin in the diet can help.
Nutritionist consultant for Nutrigums, Shona Wilkinson, told Express. co. uk: "B vitamins are good for maintaining blood pressure. READ MORE: Dementia: Scientists identify vitamin deficiency that may cause decline - millions at risk"Thesenutrients help to lower homocysteine levels, which is another risk factor for heart disease. "Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart, so getting a good source of thiamine(vitamin B1) through introducing foods such as fish, sunflower seeds, tofu and asparagus can also help restore balanced blood pressure levels. "Other sources of B1 include:Research has also shown vitamins B2, B9 and B12 to help high blood pressure.
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