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"You say, does kelp really lower blood pressure?" Li Shinan picked up the teacup and looked at his old friend Aunt Wang opposite, frowning slightly.
Aunt Wang shook her head and pretended to be mysterious: "This matter is not something that can be explained in a sentence and a half." Although kelp is good, it is not a master key. ”
On this day, Li Shinan was enjoying the shade on a park bench with several old friends. They are all retired employees, and in addition to playing cards and walking, they like to get together and chat.
Li Shinan recently read a report saying that eating more kelp is good for blood pressure, so he decided to give it a try, after all, high blood pressure has been bothering him for many years. For most of the year, he felt that his blood pressure seemed to have really improved.
But today's Aunt Wang's words made his heart tighten, and he thought: "Could it be that my efforts in the past half a year have been in vain?" Worried in his heart, he decided to go to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination to see how his blood pressure was, and by the way, to consult the doctor about kelp.
At the hospital, Li Shinan described in detail his eating habits and recent changes. The doctor nodded and began to carefully review his physical examination report, and then explained in depth the specific effects of kelp on blood pressure, and mentioned some things that ordinary people may not know.
Kelp has long been regarded as a natural "medicine" to lower blood pressure, however, there are many unknown aspects of the relationship between kelp and blood pressure.
The potassium in kelp is especially important for maintaining cardiovascular health, and potassium can help regulate fluid balance in the body, reduce the burden on the heart, and thus effectively control blood pressure.
However, it is not enough to know the potassium content of kelp, it is more important to consume it reasonably. Excessive potassium intake can cause problems such as irregular heartbeat, especially for those with renal insufficiency.
Secondly, although iodine in kelp is beneficial for thyroid function, iodine intake is a complex double-edged sword relationship with the risk of thyroid disease. Moderate amounts of iodine can promote the normal synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones, which can regulate the body's metabolic rate and indirectly affect blood pressure.
However, excessive iodine intake can lead to hyperthyroidism or goiter, which can affect the stability of the cardiovascular system and thus blood pressure.
Studies have also pointed out that some unique bioactive substances in kelp, such as fucoidan, have the function of regulating the immune system and reducing inflammation in the body, and these factors are also thought to be related to the formation of hypertension. Therefore, by modulating these microscopic factors, kelp has the potential to affect blood pressure on a broader level.
In addition to well-known ingredients such as kelp, there are also some vegetables that can significantly affect blood pressure regulation due to their unique nutrient composition, but are often overlooked when discussing the regulation of blood pressure through diet. Here are two vegetables that may surprise you: red cabbage and beetroot.
Next up is red cabbage, a brightly colored vegetable that not only adds color to your plate, but is also rich in nutritional value. The anthocyanins in purple cabbage are powerful antioxidants that can help reduce the risk of heart disease while also being good for maintaining blood pressure.
Studies have shown that anthocyanins help to enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and improve blood flow, which can help lower blood pressure. In addition, purple cabbage also contains a lot of dietary fiber, which not only aids digestion but also further promotes heart health by reducing cholesterol levels in the body.
Beetroot moss, a common vegetable in Asian cuisine, is another ingredient that has an amazing effect on regulating blood pressure. Beetroot moss is rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium, all of which are essential for blood pressure control. Magnesium is especially important because it can help relax blood vessels and prevent hardening of the arteries, which can help lower blood pressure.
In addition, the vitamin C and vitamin K in beetroot moss can not only enhance the body's immunity, but also improve the health of the blood, vitamin K has the function of helping blood clotting and preventing arteriosclerosis, which is especially beneficial for patients with high blood pressure.
By incorporating these vegetables into your daily diet, you can not only bring color and flavor to the table, but also help with blood pressure management.
While these ingredients are common in the daily diet, their unique effects in regulating blood pressure are often overlooked, and knowing and practicing them will go a long way toward healthy blood pressure management.
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