Foods that lower high blood pressure as dangerous condition 'rarely shows symptoms'

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High blood pressure can occur with little to no indication leading to various dangerous health conditions. Around one in four brits suffer from the condition, but many not realise it, as it "rarely has noticeable symptoms".

If left untreated, the "silent disease" raises the risks of serious and sometimes deadly issues like strokes and heart attacks.When elevated too high, blood pressure puts extra strain on the body, particularly the blood vessels and vital organs like the heart and brain.

The only way to figure out your blood pressure is to get it checked by a professional, or invest in an at home blood pressure machine.As a general guide, ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg, while the target for over-80s is below 150/90mmHg.If levels are high, there are steps you can take to lower blood pressure, including regular exercise, and changes to your diet - including eating certain foods.Here are some foods you can eat that can help lower your blood pressure, as reported by the Mirror.A recent study has found that eating just a handful of blueberries a day can lower blood pressure levels.Blueberries are a good way to lower blood pressure due to how they increase levels of nitric oxide in the blood - this dilates arteries helping to ease the cardiovascular strain.Alongside that, they’re rich in polyphenol antioxidants and actually can work in a way similar to ACE inhibitor drugs - by blocking angiotensin converting enzyme.Nuts are concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals like magnesium, antioxidants, omega-3 and monounsaturated fats.These are all really good for the body, with eating unsalted nuts every day said to help improve coronary heart disease risk factors like blood