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High Blood Pressure: Here's how Apple Cider Vinegar can naturally lower hypertension
High Blood pressure, unfortunately, affects one in three people in India. High BP aka hypertension is linked to many life-threatening diseases as well such as heart attacks, strokes, eye conditions and kidney issues among others. Here's how apple cider vinegar can do miracles for high BP patients.
High Blood pressure, unfortunately, affects one in three people in India. High BP aka hypertension is linked to many life-threatening diseases as well such as heart attacks, strokes, eye conditions, and kidney issues among others. Apart from medication, one can also treat high BP with the help of natural home remedies and one of the same is apple cider vinegar.
Aside from lowering BP, ACV also helps in curing stomach issues, high cholesterol, sore throat and also aids in weight loss. Today we are talking about how Apple cider vinegar can act as an elixir for the people who are suffering hypertension.
1. Reduces the activity of renin
As per studies, ACV helps in reducing the production of the renin- a kidney hormone which is responsible for instruction blood vessels to dilate or constrict.
2. Lowers weight
High BP watchers know that doctors most of the time ask patients to lose weight. And ACV plays a role in the same. One can use ACV as dressing instead of high-fat and high-salt dressings.
3. Lowers cholesterol
As per one of the studies, consumption of apple cider vinegar over eight weeks can lead to lowering of cholesterol. High blood cholesterol and high blood pressure both work together to damage blood vessels and accelerate heart-related diseases. As per reports, taking ACV, before a meal for two months can lower cholesterol by about 13 percent.
How to add ACV in your diet?
One can drink ACV water every morning on an empty stomach. Dilute a tbsp of ACV in a glass of water. One can add cinnamon for flavor and health benefits. Also, one can use in vegetable and meat preparation and use it as a salad dressing as well.
Bottom line
Make sure you do not overdo the drinking of ACV as the same is very acidic and can erode teeth. It can also lead to many side effects as well. Also, do not forget to dilute it with water as concentrated ACV can lead to negative effects. Apart from ACV, one should also ditch more usage of salt, follow the DASH diet and include exercise regimen for better and faster results.
