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My wife is taking amlodipine 5mg, as advised by doctor, due to high bp. apart from medicine is there any food(veg) to control bp?
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Diet, exercise: & subsequent weight loss are best natural remedies!
Answered 2/13/2015
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Food for htn: Yes --- avoid salt, minimize bread, avoid saturated fats, moderate on beef and pork, avoid sugars and refined carbs. Take in high quantities of fruit and vegetables. High magnesium and high potassium foods are best - colored fruits, tropical fruits, nuts, beans
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