Author(s): Harsha Hirdyani, Ashima Mundeja

Abstract:
Introduction: Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) remains an extraordinarily common and important risk factor for cardiovascular and renal diseases, including stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and kidney failure Well-established dietary modifications that lower hypertension are reduced salt intake, weight loss, and moderation of alcohol consumption (among those who drink). Over the past decade, increased potassium intake and consumption of dietary patterns based on the “DASH diet” have emerged as effective strategies that also lower hypertension.