1 Proteins must fold into their proper three-dimensional form to function correctly. 2  Misfolded proteins are normally recycled. 3  In neurodegenerative diseases, protein misfolding increases, and recycling decreases, leading to accumulation of potentially toxic proteins. 4  Toxic proteins spread from one neuron to another.
8 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure. Skim Milk. It truly does a body good! Drinking heart-healthy low-fat milk will provide you with calcium and vitamin D â the two nutrients work as a team to help reduce blood pressure by 3 to 10 percent. Although this doesnât sound like much, it could add up to about a 15 percent reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease.
Foods That Naturally Lower Blood Pressure. 1  1. Beetroot. 2  2. Dark Chocolate. 3  3. Pomegranate. 4  4. Oats. 5  5. Watermelon. 6  6. Garlic. 7  7. Flaxseeds. 8  8. Blueberries.