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.
Some of the best foods that lower blood pressure naturally include: 1  1. Vegetables. 2  3. Lean Proteins. 3  4. Beans and Legumes. 4  6. 100 Percent Whole Grains (Ideally Sprouted) 5  1. Cook More at Home. 6  3. Lower Your Sodium Intake. 7  4. Get More Potassium.