Millions of people around the world are affected by high blood pressure, one of the leading causes of arterial stiffness and adverse health consequences. Luckily, a natural dietary option can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce your risk for long-term issues: Coconut sugar.
Read on to learn more about a new study that suggests adding this sweetener to your diet can bring down elevated blood pressure levels and decrease arterial stiffness!
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As we age, our bodies naturally experience a variety of changes. But two risk factors present potentially serious medical challenges related to cardiovascular health: higher blood pressure and increased arterial stiffness.
Elevated blood pressure triggered by aging may pose an increased risk of cardiovascular disease while stiffening of the arteries due to aging can diminish the body’s ability to effectively deliver oxygen-rich blood to vital organs such as the heart and brain. Proactive monitoring and treatment for these risk factors may help mitigate their adverse effects on general health. Hence, seniors and those close to them need to recognize potential warning signs and take preventive steps accordingly.
For the new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers explored the effect of natural coconut sugar on blood pressure and arterial stiffness in middle-aged older adults.
Coconut sap powder is derived from coconut sugar and is rich in vitamins B and C as well as calcium, iron, and potassium. It also contains nitrate and flavonoids, which have previously been shown to contribute to blood vessel health. Coconut sap is also known for its levels of inulin, a prebiotic soluble fiber that can help regulate blood sugar. With such an extensive list of health benefits, it is easy to see why researchers would be eager to conduct more research to find its effects on blood pressure and arterial stiffness.
For the study, researchers analyzed a group of volunteers with an average age of 55 who took either a coconut sap powder supplement or placebo every day for eight weeks. All participants have their resting heart rate, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, markers of inflammation and arterial stiffness measured before and after the study.
It was found that the group who took the coconut sap powder supplement had lower systolic blood pressure when measured in the arm but not in the carotid artery. However, stiffness in the most common carotid artery was reduced. Blood markers of oxidative stress and inflammation did not change with the consumption of coconut sap powder.
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Researchers concluded that coconut sap’s effect on blood pressure and arterial stiffness provides insight into a new treatment to target age-related cardiovascular dysfunction and disease potentially.
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Sarah began her interest in nutritional healing at an early age. After going through health problems and becoming frustrated with the conventional ways doctors wanted to treat her illness (which were not working), she took it upon herself to find alternative treatments. This led her to revolutionize her own diet to help her get healthier and tackle her health problems. She began treating her illness by living a more balanced lifestyle through healthy food choices, exercise and other alternative medicine such as meditation. This total positive lifestyle change led her to earn a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England. Today, Sarah enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press. Also, passionate about following her dreams in life, Sarah moved to France and lived in Paris for over 5 years where she earned a certification in beadwork and embroidery from Lesage (an atelier owned by Chanel). She then went on to be a familiar face sitting front row and reporting from Paris Fashion Week. Sarah continues to practice some of the cultural ways of life she learned while in Europe. They enjoy their food, and take the time to relax and enjoy many of life’s little moments. These are life lessons she is glad to have brought back home with her.
