Hypertension

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Hypertension is very often related to diet. The fact that hypertension is on the rise is a tell tail sign that it is linked to lifestyle. Excess fructose has been know to contribute to hypertension. Fructose contributes to hypertension by inhibiting a key enzyme called endothelian nitric oxdide synthase, which is located in the walls of blood vessels and is essential for the production of the vasodilator, nitric oxide. This allows the blood vessels to relax, and facilitates a smooth blood flow. Nitric oxide prevents hypertension, coronary artery disease, and erectile dysfunction.

At least one of those things got your attention. It’s also known a diet that is high in plant food will keep blood pressure in check. A diet high in whole foods is usually low in high-fructose corn syrup. Whatever increases your blood pressure readings will also increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis.

A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San Diego, California. The findings suggest that cutting back on processed foods and beverages that contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may help prevent hypertension.

Many processed foods have high-fructose corn syrup, because it is relatively inexpensive. That is probably a nice way of saying it is one of the cheapest sweetener that a manufacturer could use. Americans consume more high fructose corn syrup than ever before. This has been one of the biggest changes in our diets. By consuming vast amounts of processed foods we have eliminated most of the nutrient dense food.

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help lower blood pressure. This is a substance found in fish, grass fed beef, but also in plants, nuts and seeds. The real problem with all the processed foods is Omega-6 fatty acids is found in just about all pre-packaged foods. This puts the ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fatty acid at a level that is not natural. Americans take in 10 to 25 times more Omega-6 than is optimal. The Omega-6 fatty acid load comes from the type of cheap vegetables oils used in processed food.

This is a connection that is made not only by studies, but by observations. The rise in a whole host of diet related conditions, which are tied to hypertension, shows the relationship between diet and hypertension.

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