Younger people tend to see bigger drops in their blood pressure numbers when they eat the DASH diet compared to older adults. This suggests that how well the diet works for heart health might depend on your age.

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Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet and Blood Pressure Reduction in Adults with and without Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

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2020 Sep 1

The study found that the DASH diet lowers blood pressure more for people under 50 than for older adults. This suggests younger people get a bigger health benefit from the diet.

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Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet and Blood Pressure Reduction in Adults with and without Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

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DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmaa041

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Following the DASH diet can lower high blood pressure by 3 to 16 points in adults, making it a helpful way to protect heart health. The actual drop in blood pressure might be smaller in everyday life compared to strict medical studies, depending on how well the diet is followed and individual health factors.

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