Planting the Seed for Blood Pressure Control: The Role of Plant-Based Nutrition in the Management of Hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Hypertension results in significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures. Fortunately, it is largely preventable and treatable by implementing dietary interventions, though these remain underutilized. Here, we aim to explore the role of healthy dietary patterns in hypertension management and describe approaches for busy clinicians to address nutrition effectively and efficiently with patients.

Recent findings

DASH, Mediterranean, vegetarian, and vegan diets that include minimally processed, plant-based foods as core elements have consistently shown positive effects on hypertension. Recommendations that distill the most healthful components of these diets can significantly impact patient outcomes. Clinicians can harness evidence-based dietary as

SUBMITTER: Charles JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10990999 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature