Heart beat: DASH diet ignored
Heart beat
DASH diet ignored
Even as research continues to underscore the benefits of the DASH diet, fewer and fewer people are following it.
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet was designed by nutritionists to lower blood pressure. It was put to the test in two large clinical trials and passed with flying colors. For many people who follow it, the diet is enough to keep blood pressure in the normal range without medicine.
To continue reading this article, you must log in.
Subscribe to Harvard Health Online for immediate access to health news and information from Harvard Medical School.
- Research health conditions
- Check your symptoms
- Prepare for a doctor's visit or test
- Find the best treatments and procedures for you
- Explore options for better nutrition and exercise
I'd like to receive access to Harvard Health Online for only $4.99 a month.
Sign Me UpAlready a member? Login ».
Disclaimer:
As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Please note the date of last review or update on all articles.
No content on this site, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.