Losing weight is good for your blood pressure
Submitted by Jeff on January 27, 2010 - 12:36pm
Two new studies, both published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, point out the importance of weight loss for reducing high blood pressure - and the type of diet is important, too. In one study, researchers compared an Atkins low carb-type diet versus a low fat diet plus orlistat, a weight-loss drug, in 146 overweight or obese people. Both groups lost weight and had improved cholesterol as well. But the low carb diet group also saw reduced blood pressure.
The other study, called ENCORE, found that the DASH diet, recommended by the American Heart Association, combined with regular exercise, promoted lower blood pressure for people who are overweight or obese. Heartwire has more here.
