Can Fasting Help Lower Your Blood Pressure?
There are tried-and-true ways to help lower blood pressure, including exercising enough and limiting your sodium intake. Fasting has also gained attention as a potential approach to managing blood pressure. Research suggests that fasting may be effective for some people with high blood pressure, but whether it’s a safe and effective option for you may depend on several factors.
Does Fasting Lower Blood Pressure?
Fasting can help lower high blood pressure, some research suggests. In a study published in 2022, adults with and without high blood pressure fasted for 16 hours. After one day, people with high blood pressure saw a decrease in their daytime blood pressure. By comparison, participants without high blood pressure saw no change.
Excerpted from Health
