Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background With billions of cases worldwide, hypertension is a chronic illness that greatly raises the risk of cardiovascular illnesses. Dietary interventions are considered an important non-pharmacological approach for managing hypertension. Objective The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of dietary interventions in the prevention and management of hypertension, including a comparative evaluation of various dietary patterns for blood pressure reduction and their application across diverse populations. Methods An extensive literature review and analysis of existing research data were conducted to evaluate the influence of dietary changes on the quality of life and cardiovascular health in hypertensive patients. The effectiveness of dietary therapies high in potassium, calcium, and magnesium, such as the Mediterranean diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, and a modified form of Chinese diet, is especially investigated in this study. Results The results show that dietary patterns, especially those high in potassium, calcium, and magnesium, have a significant impact on lowering blood pressure and improving cardiovascular health. Both the DASH diet and the Mediterranean diet demonstrated strong efficacy in controlling hypertension, with the adapted traditional Chinese diet also showing promising results. The study further suggests that personalized dietary interventions can offer enhanced benefits for hypertension management across diverse populations. Conclusion The findings underscore the significance of dietary changes in controlling hypertension and enhancing cardiovascular health. This study offers insight for public health policymakers in the creation of evidence-based strategies for the prevention and management of hypertension and provides a theoretical basis for future research on customized dietary interventions.
Source: Biomedical Data Science
Author: Zhiyuan Zhang
Institution: South China Normal University
Language: English
Topic: Sodium Intake and Health
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413026446