A recent Canadian study suggests that increasing potassium-rich foods, like bananas, may better regulate blood pressure than merely reducing sodium intake. Researchers employed a mathematical model to analyze the potassium-to-sodium ratio's effect on blood pressure and found that men might benefit more from increased potassium. The study indicates that modern Western diets are lower in potassium and higher in sodium, potentially contributing to higher blood pressure prevalence in industrialized societies. This discovery underscores the importance of dietary balance in managing hypertension.
"Usually, when we have high blood pressure, we are advised to eat less salt. Our research suggests that adding more potassium-rich foods to your diet, such as bananas or broccoli, might have a greater positive impact on your blood pressure than just cutting sodium."
"Early humans ate lots of fruits and vegetables, and as a result, our body's regulatory systems may have evolved to work best with a high-potassium, low-sodium diet. That may explain why high blood pressure is found mainly in industrialized societies, not in isolated societies."
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