The DASH Diet for Blood Pressure
The eating plan with the strongest evidence for blood pressure.
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Quick answer
- Hibiscus tea has been studied for blood pressure.
- Garlic shows modest effects in reviews.
- Both may add to blood pressure medicines.
Hibiscus
Trials of hibiscus tea report modest reductions (PubMed).
Garlic
Reviews suggest small effects in people with high readings (NCCIH).
Food first
Garlic in cooking and hibiscus tea are easy additions.
Cautions
Garlic can increase bleeding risk; both may lower pressure further with medicine.
More
See the DASH diet.
Frequently asked questions
Does garlic lower blood pressure?
Modestly, in some studies.
Is hibiscus tea safe?
For most people; ask your doctor if you take diuretics or blood pressure medicine.
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