What are the effects of weight loss and sodium reduction intervention on blood pressure and hypertension incidence in overweight people with high-normal blood pressure?
According to the Trials of Hypertension Prevention Collaborative Research Group, weight loss and sodium reduction intervention can have a positive effect on blood pressure and hypertension incidence in overweight people with high-normal blood pressure. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that an intervention of both weight loss and sodium reduction is effective in reducing blood pressure and hypertension incidence in overweight people with high-normal blood pressure. The study also found that the intervention was more effective in men than in women. Furthermore, the study found that the effects of the intervention were more pronounced in people who were obese. The findings suggest that weight loss and sodium reduction are effective interventions for managing blood pressure and hypertension in overweight people with high-normal blood pressure.  