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Lowering blood pressure with diet?

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CanadianGran Mon 28-Jun-21 19:49:48

hello, has anyone successfully lowered their blood pressure by changing their diet or adding supplements?

I have borderline high blood pressure, and really do not want to start medication. I exercise and east a mostly healthy diet. I have heard adding flaxseed, either ground or oil can help to lower BP. Any other ideas?

Kate1949 Sat 28-Dec-24 17:34:06

Yet my brother and brother-in-law both had strokes. Neither of them has ever had high BP. When my brother was in hospital he asked the doctor what causes strokes. The doctor said 'We really have no idea. I have treated teenagers who have had strokes.'