A new study from King’s College London researchers suggests that people with high blood pressure may take longer and work harder to clear fats from the blood after meals. These people may also have higher levels of inflammation after eating. The study has identified this link partly due to visceral fat (the fat that wraps around the organs in the belly).
Data was collected from the PREDICT study, where 1,000 participants had their bodies’ responses to food measured over two weeks. This was the first time researchers compared responses between two groups of people following a nutritionally balanced meal.
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Previous studies have found that people with high blood pressure have higher levels of insulin, blood fats, and inflammation than people with normal blood pressure.
“People with high blood pressure are more likely to have higher levels of visceral fat than people with normal blood pressure. Our study found that this visceral fat is indeed responsible for a considerable amount of the difference we see in blood fats and insulin levels between these two groups after meals,” said first author Panayiotis Louca.
Those with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, are at risk for many health issues. This is because high blood pressure strains vital organs like the heart and kidneys, potentially leading to cardiovascular disease and kidney failure.
Additionally, high blood pressure can increase the risk of stroke and aneurysms. It can also damage the arteries and lead to problems like peripheral artery disease or hardening of the arteries. This new study also shows how high blood pressure can affect how blood clears fat from the bloodstream, leading to other health issues.
Taking Steps to Lower Blood Pressure
Taking steps to lower high blood pressure through diet, exercise, and medication can help reduce these risks and improve overall health. It’s important to monitor one’s blood pressure regularly and work with a healthcare provider to find the right treatment plan. Taking control of high blood pressure can greatly benefit one’s well-being in the long run.
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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.
