Sunday 17 January 2021

UK study shows you can cut Blood Pressure on a low carb diet


UK study shows you can cut Blood Pressure on a low carb diet by 10 units
"Adapted from Substantial and sustained improvements in blood pressure, weight, and lipid profiles from a carbohydrate restricted diet: an observational study of insulin resistant patients in primary care. David J Unwin. Simon D Tobin et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019 Jul 26;16(15);2680

Hypertension is the second biggest known global risk factor for disease after poor diet. Perhaps lifestyle interventions are underutilised? This study was undertaken in 154 patients with type two diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance in a general practice. This was an observational study that lasted an average of two years.

The average systolic blood pressure reduction was 10.9 mmHg. The mean diastolic reduction was 6.3 mmHg and the mean weight loss was 9.5 Kg. Lipid profiles were markedly improved. Medication was meanwhile reduced by an average of 20%."
Words above taken from The Diabetes Diet Blog here

You can see the original paper "Substantial and Sustained Improvements in Blood Pressure, Weight and Lipid Profiles from a Carbohydrate Restricted Diet: An Observational Study of Insulin Resistant Patients in Primary Care" here


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28 comments:

  1. Himawan Sant17 January 2021 at 00:47

    Hello Eddie.

    I am also pleased with the news of the decline in the hypertension sufferer chart in the UK.
    Hopefully it will inspire many people from other countries to pay more attention to health and blood pressure.

    I also like your blog which contains a variety of information.
    Regards.

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  2. DVArtist17 January 2021 at 01:40

    This is very true.

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  3. Elephant's Child17 January 2021 at 03:57

    Anything which reduces a dependence on medication has to be a positive.

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  4. Christine17 January 2021 at 04:34

    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Emma Springfield17 January 2021 at 04:46

    From experience I believe this is true.

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  6. Margaret D17 January 2021 at 06:48

    Interesting.

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  7. Valerie-Jael17 January 2021 at 07:11

    A good way to improve health!

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  8. aussie aNNie17 January 2021 at 07:55

    mmm need to do something about my BP which is deadly at times. xx

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  9. roughterrain crane17 January 2021 at 10:46

    Thanks for your information. Sharp studies will lead us to a better life.
    Happy week to you.

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  10. eileeninmd17 January 2021 at 10:52

    Hello,
    My hubby has been trying to reduce his BP by lowering his sodium intake.
    A low carb diet could him too. Thanks for sharing. Take care, have a happy new week!

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  11. Natalia17 January 2021 at 11:03

    Good to know, I should read more about it! Have a lovely day!

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  12. Ella17 January 2021 at 11:16

    Thank you very much for sharing!

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  13. Debbie17 January 2021 at 15:26

    always good information to help improve our lifestyle. i always have perfect bp, one thing i do not have to worry about!!

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  14. CJ Kennedy17 January 2021 at 15:38

    Good info

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  15. Bleubeard and Elizabeth17 January 2021 at 16:15

    This is definitely good information, even for those of us who are blessed with "decent" health.

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  16. Magic Love Crow17 January 2021 at 16:30

    Very interesting Jan! Thanks for sharing! Big Hugs!

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  17. JFM17 January 2021 at 17:58

    Thank you Jan.
    Great info .

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  18. HappyK17 January 2021 at 18:46

    Sounds good.

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  19. Maria Rodrigues17 January 2021 at 19:17

    Very interesting, thanks for the information.
    Take care, a big hug.

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  20. Jeanie17 January 2021 at 20:37

    Those are terrific study results. Thanks for reporting them. (I know I sound like a broken record but I DO always learn something new here!)

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  21. Mary Kirkland17 January 2021 at 21:50

    That's good to know.

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  22. Bill17 January 2021 at 22:26

    Thanks for sharing this important info.

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  23. Sue18 January 2021 at 10:41

    Ooh this is very interesting, thanks for sharing! xx

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  24. Creations By Cindy18 January 2021 at 14:13

    I always enjoy your tidbits on information. Thanks so much. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  25. David M. Gascoigne,18 January 2021 at 17:09

    It is always advisable to keep blood pressure under control.

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  26. Bob Bushell19 January 2021 at 09:34

    Great idea Jan.

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  27. carol l mckenna19 January 2021 at 18:03

    Very important info here ~ thanks

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  28. Snowbird19 January 2021 at 18:51

    Interesting and useful information.xxx

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