Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed These 10 Foods Lower Blood Pressure Naturally Fast - Ford Brewer MD MPH (PrevMed Health)
Sep 18, 2025
Discover how simple foods can make a significant impact on your blood pressure. Learn about the impressive benefits of tomatoes and celery, rich in compounds that promote heart health. Explore the power of berries, onions, kiwi, and pistachios, packed with nutrients that support blood pressure regulation. Delve into the heart-health properties of dark chocolate, fatty fish, and fermented dairy. Plus, find out how lean beef can fit into a heart-healthy diet. It's a delicious journey to better blood pressure!
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Lycopene In Tomatoes Lowers Blood Pressure
- Tomatoes contain lycopene, a potent antioxidant that relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.
- A standardized tomato extract reduced blood pressure by about eight points in a meta-analysis.
Use Celery Or Extracts To Relax Vessels
- Try adding celery or celery seed extract to your diet to leverage NBP's vessel-relaxing effect.
- Studies showed celery seed extract lowered blood pressure by over ten points after four weeks.
Anthocyanin-Rich Berries Support BP
- Berries are rich in anthocyanins that help blood vessels relax and lower blood pressure.
- Regular intake (3–5 times weekly) showed consistent blood-pressure benefits across many trials.