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One potential reason for why your apple intake could lower blood pressure is its potassium content. Potassium is helpful in controlling blood pressure. Another reason apples could be good for your blood pressure is fibre content, specifically in terms of weight control. Because fiber slows digestion, you feel fuller longer and thus eat less overall. When you eat less, you can better control your weight, which is important for controlling your blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Jennifer Katz Bachelor’s Degree - Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 31 years of experience · Flag image of USA USA Apples contain potassium which helps control blood pressure. They are also a source of fiber. Eating enough fiber can make you feel full and help you manage a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is very important for controlling blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Jen Hsu Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. ) - Nutritional Science · 11 years of experience · Flag image of Canada Canada Apples are considered one of the most nutritious fruits on this planet. They consist of a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals to maintain overall health. They are especially effective in lowering blood pressure at optimal level due to its potassium content. Apples also contain high levels of fibre and quercetin (a type of antioxidant), which both help to keep our blood vessels clean for proper blood flow, therefore lowering blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Livia Dickson Chen PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Flag image of Brazil Brazil Like berries, apples are rich in flavonoids, which are bioactive compounds with the ability to reduce blood pressure. However, a healthy microbiota is needed for the pressure-reducing effects of apples to be observed as flavonoids are metabolized by the gut microbiota.

like view doctorIconRound Mariana Brkic Bachelor in Nutrition · 10 years of experience · Flag image of Argentina Argentina Apples are good for blood pressure when are eaten raw an with its skin as the peel of the apple is a rich source of fiber which can promote better blood sugar control.

like view doctorIconRound Ponna Geethanjali M.Sc. Dietetics in Food Service Management, Clinical Dietitian · 9 years of experience · Flag image of India India An apple a day helps to lower blood pressure naturally. Doesn't have the same ring to it, but its just as true. Even if your blood pressure is where it should be, the antioxidants in this sweet treat help to stave off issues down the road. Apples loaded with vitamins, minerals and plant compounds that may help keep your heart healthy by reducing heart diseases.

like view doctorIconRound Safkit Chowdhury Registered Dietitian · 7 years of experience · Flag image of UK UK Apples can help to lower to lower blood pressure thanks to the high potassium content and fibres as well, furthermore they can help with weight loss

like view doctorIconRound Roseane M Silva Master in Health Sciences, Bachelor in Nutrition · 7 years of experience · Flag image of Brazil Brazil This is because a fruit contains soluble fiber, which differentiates blood cholesterol levels. It also has polyphenols, which have antioxidant effects and can lower blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Carolina Castro PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor's Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Flag image of Australia Australia One of the most important reasons that apple is good for blood pressure is due to the high soluble fiber content, also is rich in polyphenols called epicatechin (flavonoid), it is an important antioxidant that may lower blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Cagla E. Kayma Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Flag image of UK UK Apples are full of polyphenols and potassium, aka blood pressure lowering elements. Because of how filling they are, eating an apple before a meal can help with weight lost as well.

like view doctorIconRound Carl Bender Master of Science: Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition · 6 years of experience · Flag image of USA USA Apples can help with blood pressure because they have insoluble fibers which help to reduce cholesterol and potentially blood pressure. Additionally, there are numerous antioxidants in apples which help to reverse the damage that reverse the damage potentially caused by free radicals and cholesterol. Antioxidants can also help in the production of nitric oxide which causes vasodilation of the blood vessels or relaxing of the blood vessels, which results in lowered blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Jodie Bennett B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition · 6 years of experience · Flag image of UK UK Apples are good for blood pressure do to the fact that they are high in fibre. Fibre helps to stabilise blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol which helps keep your blood pressure stable.

like view doctorIconRound Luciana M. Cherubin Bachelor in Nutrition · 5 years of experience · Flag image of Argentina Argentina Apples contains soluble fiber which can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Apples also contain polyphenols, which have antioxidants effects and are linked to lower blood pressure and stroke risk.

like view doctorIconRound Felicitas Bouche Ocampo Nutrition Professor, Bachelor's Human Nutritional Sciences · 5 years of experience · Flag image of Argentina Argentina Apples are good for blood pressure because their potassium content helps to eliminate sodium from the body, controlling blood pressure levels. Also, apple fiber content makes digestion slower, feel fuller for more time and then eat less due to this.

like view doctorIconRound Ravali Makam M.Sc. Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Flag image of India India Because of its polyphenols and potassium content, it is good for blood pressure and helps to reduce hypertension. It is packed with many vital nutrients and has many health benefits.

like view doctorIconRound Madison Shaw Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Flag image of USA USA Apples on their own have no significant effect on blood pressure, good or bad. Apples contain nutrients and fiber much like other fruit and berries which is shown to help reduce LDL.

like view doctorIconRound Melinda De Ridder Registered Dietitian · 4 years of experience · Flag image of South Africa South Africa Apples have been studied for their effects on lipids, inflammation, hyperglycemia, as well as high blood pressure. Apples contain polyphenols and potassium which are suggested to play an important role in the regulation of blood pressure levels. Some studies suggest that apple consumption causes a decreased risk for developing high blood pressure and stroke. Apples also contain fiber, which can support weight loss.

like view doctorIconRound Madison Deakin Bachelor's degree, Nutrition and Food science · 3 years of experience · Flag image of Australia Australia Apples are great sources of potassium and polyphenols which may help reduce high blood pressure by helping to flush our excess sodium out of the body via our urine.

like view doctorIconRound Barbara Cronje Master's degree, Public Health Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Flag image of South Africa South Africa Apples are high in micronutrients like polyphenols and potassium that can assist in lowering your blood pressure in combination with a healthy lifestyle and medication if indicated. Furthermore, apples contain fibre that is important for your gut health and can help keep you full for longer which helps with weight management. It is recommended to eat plenty of vegetables and fruit every day, apple are a great snack to help you meet this goal.

like view doctorIconRound Christos Sittas M.Sc. in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · Flag image of UK UK Apples have a blood pressure lowering effect due to their polyphenol content (Zhu et al, 2021). Apples are also rich in potassium which is a micronutrient that has a direct impact on blood pressure regulation.

like view doctorIconRound Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Flag image of South Africa South Africa Polyphenols and potassium are compounds that are very helpful in controlling blood pressure. These compounds are found in apples, therefore giving apples their blood pressure lowering ability. Also, apples contain soluble fiber which makes one stay full and may help control calorie intake. This may consequently reduce the possibility of excessive weight gain, which is one of the risk factors for high blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Leticia Lira Nutritionist · 2 years of experience · Flag image of Brazil Brazil Apples contain soluble fiber that lowers blood cholesterol levels. It also has polyphenols that have an antioxidant effect which can lower blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Faith Seke PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master's degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · Flag image of South Africa South Africa Apples are high in polyphenols and potassium, both of which help to decrease blood pressure. Eating an apple before a meal can also aid with weight loss due to how full it is.

like view doctorIconRound Hannah Purtle Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics · 1 years of experience · Flag image of Australia Australia Apples contain nutrients such as polyphenols and potassium which are effective at lowering blood pressure. Apples (and other fruits) are great low calorie snacks which can aid in weight loss. Being within a healthy weight range will lower your risk of high blood pressure. The fibre in apples can also reduce the amount of bad LDL cholesterol in the blood. Bad LDL cholesterol can stick to the blood vessel walls causing them to narrow, and in turn increasing your blood pressure. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends consuming two serves of fruit per day. One medium apple is one serve of fruit.

like view doctorIconRound Marcelli F. Chagas Bachelor in Nutrition · 1 years of experience · Flag image of Brazil Brazil Those who consume apples have less risk of having cardiovascular problems. This is because a fruit contains soluble fiber, which differentiates blood cholesterol levels. It also has polyphenols, which have antioxidant effects and can lower blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Toni Tran Bachelor of Science - BS - Dietetics/Dietitian · 1 years of experience · Flag image of Canada Canada Apples are rich in flavonoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Observational studies in humans found that people who ate more whole fruits, especially apples, pears, grapes, and raisins were less likely to develop high blood pressure. Fruits and vegetables provide minerals such as potassium and flavonoids, both of which are linked to lower blood pressure. As human studies suggest, a diet rich in fiber may help lower blood pressure.

like view doctorIconRound Shreya Thakur B.Sc. Nutrition · Less than a year of experience · Flag image of India India Apples are full of polyphenols and potassium that reduce blood pressure. Consuming potassium helps you to reduce risk of heart disease, strokes and it also maintains blood pressure.

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