“For some people, yes. For many others, no. That distinction is important because hypertension isn’t simply a reflection of willpower or lifestyle choices. Genetics, age, kidney function, vascular health, and a number of other factors play a role as well,” said Tadwalkar.
“Patients with mild elevations in blood pressure may sometimes achieve excellent control through lifestyle measures alone, particularly when changes are made early. At the same time, there are plenty of people who exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and eat well who still require medication,” he added.”
Routhenstein spoke about natural interventions as an initial treatment for high blood pressure. “The first line of treatment with high blood pressure is through diet and lifestyle strategies. I see the strong impact diet has on blood pressure when we personalize the science into each person’s lifestyle,” she explained.
“There are many contributors to elevated blood pressure that can be addressed through targeted nutrition and lifestyle modifications, including excess fructose intake, reduced nitric oxide production, nutrient inadequacies, chronic inflammation, excess body weight, poor sleep, and physical inactivity.”
“When these underlying drivers are addressed, blood pressure often improves significantly and in many cases normalizes,” she added.