Doctors explained how sweet foods and fruits affect blood pressure.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to Ua-vestnik.
Scientists from the University of Delaware conducted a study in which more than 100 elderly people. The aim of the experiment was to find out which products increase blood pressure.
The results showed that eating foods high in sugar increases blood pressure at the time of heart contractions. This is especially noticeable in women, the study says.
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At the same time, regular consumption of fruit has a positive effect on blood pressure in both sexes. A daily serving of fruit in the amount of one cup helps to normalize it.
Doctors noted that when consuming sweet foods, the sugar level in the blood rises, which stimulates the production of “bad” cholesterol. This cholesterol is deposited on the walls of blood vessels, narrowing their lumen. As a result, it becomes more difficult for the heart to pump blood, which can lead to increased blood pressure.
In addition to sugar, excess salt can also harm the body. Sodium chloride retains fluid in the body, which increases the volume of blood needed to remove excess salt. This additionally burdens the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of hypertension.
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