you can prevent high blood pressure by: maintaining a healthy weight. getting regular exercise. reducing salt intake. drinking alcohol in moderation if at all. reducing stress. other things like dietary supplements may also help prevent high blood pressure. here's a roundup of what's being said about them. potassium. eating foods rich in potassium will help protect some people from developing high blood pressure. calcium. populations with low calcium intakes have high rates of high blood pressure. however it has not been proven that taking calcium tablets will prevent high blood pressure. but it is important to be sure to get at least the recommended amount of calcium from the foods you eat. dairy foods like low-fat selections of milk yogurt and cheese are good sources of calcium. magnesium. a diet low in magnesium may make your blood pressure rise. but doctors don't recommend taking extra magnesium to help prevent high blood pressure -- the amount you get in a healthy diet is enough. magnesium is found in whole grains green leafy vegetables nuts seeds and dry peas and beans. fish oils. a type of fat called omega-3 fatty acids is found in fatty fish like mackerel and salmon. large amounts of fish oils may help reduce high blood pressure but their role in prevention is unclear. taking fish oil pills is not recommended because high doses can cause unpleasant side effects. the pills are also high in fat and calories. of course most fish if not fried or made with added fat is low in saturated fat and calories and can be eaten often. garlic. there has been some evidence to suggest garlic’s effect in lowering blood pressure in addition to improving cholesterol and reducing some cancers. always talk to your doctor before taking a dietary supplement or alternative herbal treatment. some may interact with other medications you may be taking or have harmful side effects.
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