University of Michigan Cardiovascular study shows DASH diet
improves heart function, lowers blood pressure
Diet can dramatically lower hypertension and improve heart
function in patients with a common type of heart failure, according to research
presented at today’s Heart Failure Society of America meeting in Orlando, Fla.
After 21 days of following a low-sodium Dietary Approaches
to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, patients saw a drop in blood pressure
similar to taking anti-hypertension medicine.