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    Regular consumption of probiotics over 8 weeks can lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure according to a review of 9 studies involving over 540 participants. Probiotics were shown to modestly lower systolic blood pressure by 3.56 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 2.38 mm Hg. This blood pressure lowering effect is believed to be due to improvements in cholesterol levels, blood glucose, and hormone regulation from the positive impacts of probiotics on overall health. More research is still needed due to limitations of smaller sample sizes in the studies analyzed.

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    Regular consumption of probiotics over 8 weeks can lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure according to a review of 9 studies involving over 540 participants. Probiotics were shown to modestly lower systolic blood pressure by 3.56 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 2.38 mm Hg. This blood pressure lowering effect is believed to be due to improvements in cholesterol levels, blood glucose, and hormone regulation from the positive impacts of probiotics on overall health. More research is still needed due to limitations of smaller sample sizes in the studies analyzed.

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    Regular consumption of probiotics over 8 weeks can lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure according to a review of 9 studies involving over 540 participants. Probiotics were shown to modestly lower systolic blood pressure by 3.56 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 2.38 mm Hg. This blood pressure lowering effect is believed to be due to improvements in cholesterol levels, blood glucose, and hormone regulation from the positive impacts of probiotics on overall health. More research is still needed due to limitations of smaller sample sizes in the studies analyzed.

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    Probiotics can help lower blood pressure

    by J. Anderson

    (NaturalNews) From helping prevent asthma to treating stomach ulcers, probiotics are
    being found to be incredibly beneficial. These live microorganisms found in foods like
    yogurt and sour cream have now been found to help improve our blood pressure through
    their regular consumption. Recent research has found that individuals who regularly
    consume probiotics over an extended period of time (at least eight weeks) modestly
    lower their blood pressure.

    It is estimated that one in every three Americans suffer from high blood pressure. This is
    said to cost the United States over $100 billion in healthcare services per year (estimated
    from a 2008 study) due to the fact that high blood pressure can lead to brain damage,
    heart disease and premature aging. The ability to naturally suppress high blood pressure
    with fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals is vitally important.
    New Research
    Research published in the journal Hypertension analyzed the results of nine other
    probiotic studies (over 540 adult participants). The researchers found that, compared to
    participants who did not consume probiotics, individuals who consumed probiotics
    (including the ones found in yogurt) on a regular basis lowered their systolic blood
    pressure on average by 3.56 mm Hg (mercury) and diastolic blood pressure by 2.38 mm
    Hg. The results were only found in the consumption of probiotics that had at least 109
    colony-forming units (commonly called CFU). Any probiotics with fewer colonies were not
    found to be beneficial in lowering blood pressure.

    Dr. Jing Sun, the lead author of the study, said, "We believe probiotics might help lower
    blood pressure by having other positive effects on health, including improving total
    cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol; reducing blood glucose and
    insulin resistance; and by helping to regulate the hormone system that regulates blood
    pressure and fluid balance." He also mentioned that many of the studies they analyzed
    tended to be smaller, which could have affected the results and indicates that more
    research is needed on the topic.
    Other Benefits of Probiotics
    As mentioned, probiotics can also help in preventing asthma and treating stomach ulcers
    but have also been found to help fight the common cold and flu. It has been found that
    probiotics can help prevent asthma by calming the associated inflammation and thus
    helping promote healthy immune reactions.

    When it comes to treating stomach ulcers, research published in the journal Applied and
    Environmental Microbiology indicates that probiotics may be more beneficial than
    conventional antibiotics for treating stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. The
    study showed that continual, long-term consumption of probiotics by mice prevented
    ulcers from developing and also reversed some of the damage as well.

    Finally, one of the most common uses of probiotics is for preventing colds and even the
    flu. Probiotics have been shown to help boost our immune system, thus preventing colds
    and flu and even helping decrease our recovery time.
    Conclusion
    Probiotics really are an amazing natural tool that can keep our immune system in top
    shape, but they can also play roles in other physiological aspects like lowering blood
    pressure. Add a regular serving of high-quality probiotics (with a high enough CFU) into
    your diet to get some of their amazing health benefits!

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