Mediterranean Diet Lowers Blood Pressure in Men
The mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil appears effective in reducing the blood pressure of healthy men who don’t normally consume it.
Over a three-month period, those using olive oil experienced a 3 percent decrease in their systolic blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
This study suggests that moderate intake of olive oil, as part of a healthy diet, may be effective in reducing the systolic blood pressure of healthy men who don’t follow the Mediterranean diet. [source: Taste for Life]
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