Vitamin D and High Blood Pressure

 Recently, studies conducted at the University of South Australia and published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found that consuming vitamin D could help lower your risk for high blood pressure.

The study included 146,500 participants. The researchers analyzed the relationship between vitamin D levels and the risk for high blood pressure (hypertension).

The team found that for each 10 percent increase in vitamin D there was a significant drop in blood pressure, and an 8 percent decreased risk of developing hypertension.

According to the study leader, Dr. Elina Hypponen:

“The potential to prevent or reduce blood pressure and therefore the risk of hypertension with vitamin D is very attractive.”

In addition to soaking up sun in moderation, according to webMD you can also consume vitamin D in the following foods:

·         Dairy products (milk, soy milk, yogurt)

·         Fatty fish (tuna, salmon)

·         Cheese

·         Egg yolks

If you are interested in preventing or lowering your high blood pressure levels, you might want to consider adding vitamin D to your daily diet.

Enjoy your day.