Regular use of onions, grapes, tea and cocoa can help lower blood pressure. This was stated by Christian Hays, a specialist in cardiovascular disease. The word of the specialist quotes Daily Mirror.
The specialist explained that "bitter" herbal drinks, onions, grapes, apples and some berries contain high concentrations of flavonoids. These biologically active materials have a positive effect on the state of blood vessels. Flavonoids have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, improve the function of endotellel (blood vessels), contribute to the expansion of vessels and, as a result, blood pressure regulates.
"Research has shown that two or three cups of cocoa or several apples in people with hypertension have been declining blood pressure, which is comparable to the impact of some medications. At the same time, unlike medicines, the flavonoids did not cause side effects, "said Dr. Hays.
According to the professor, the positive impact was observed not only in patients with high blood pressure, but also in the form of healthy people, improving vascular function. This can testify to the preventive potential of such foods related to cardiovascular diseases.
However, Hase stressed that the flavonoids are not fully replaced for medicinal treatment. He suggested starting with small changes in the diet, such as replacing the desserts with an apple, and observed the reaction of the body. Other sources of flavonoids such as cocoa or grapes can be tested in the future.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
