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What can someone do or eat to lower blood pressure if someone has high blood pressure?

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Lower bp: Some foods that are reputed to lower bp include bananas, blueberries, avocado, beets and fatty fish like salmon or mackerel. Potassium rich foods may also reduce bp. Avoid salt and salty foods.

Answered 1/20/2020

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