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The DASH diet helps lower blood pressure by helping your body get rid of extra fluid and improving the chemicals that keep your blood vessels relaxed. This combination makes it easier for your heart to pump blood efficiently, which is why it's effective for treating high blood pressure.
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A Comprehensive Systematic Review of The Association between the DASH Diet and Systolic Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
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The study confirms that the DASH diet lowers blood pressure by first helping the body remove excess fluid and later improving blood vessel health. This matches the claim that these natural processes explain why the diet works so well for high blood pressure.
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