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.
Other foods (high in fiber, magnesium, and potassium) that lower blood pressure include: 1  tomatoes. 2  potatoes. 3  squash. 4  raisins. 5  pineapples. 6  oranges. 7  mangoes. 8  kale. 9  grapes. 10  grapefruit. 11  green beans. 12  carrots. 13  beet greens. 14  apricots. 15  tangerines. 16  spinach. 17  melons. 18  lima beans. 19  green peas. 20  collards. 21  beet greens. 22  and bananas.