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Eating protein from a greater variety of sources may lower risk of high blood pressure

March 10, 2022

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Eating a balanced diet including protein from a greater variety of sources may help adults lower the risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research published today in Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

Nearly half of the U.S. population has hypertension, or high blood pressure — one of the leading contributors to cardiovascular disease. When left untreated, high blood pressure damages the circulatory system and is a significant contributing factor to heart attack, stroke and other health conditions.

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