what are the Recommendations for Adults With High Blood Pressure or
Hypertension
Referenced studies that support recommendations are summarized
in Online Data Supplements 13 and 14.?
In adults with elevated blood pressure (BP) or hypertension, including those requiring antihypertensive medications nonpharmacological interventions are recommended to reduce BP. These include: weight lossS4.4-2?S4.4-5; a heart-healthy dietary patternS4.4-6?S4.4-8; sodium reductionS4.4-9?S4.4-13; dietary potassium supplementationS4.4-14?S4.4-18; increased physical activity with a structured exercise programS4.4-3,S4.4-5,S4.4-11,S4.4-19?S4.4-23; and limited alcohol.S4.4-24?S4.4-29 Adapted from recommendations in the 2017 Hypertension Clinical Practice Guidelines.S