Posted on 04/10/2024 8:53:01 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
High blood pressure, or hypertension, remains a global health concern, contributing to 19% of deaths worldwide. In an international review, biologists highlight the pivotal role of dietary fiber in managing hypertension and reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, and call for the inclusion of dietary fiber in clinical guidelines for hypertension.
The review sheds light on the often-overlooked importance of dietary fiber in blood pressure management.
Said Francine Marques, "Dietary fiber has emerged as a crucial yet underappreciated part of hypertension management."
"Our comprehensive analysis emphasizes the evidence supporting the effectiveness of dietary fiber in lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of cardiovascular events."
The review outlines a number of findings, including:
—The Impact of Fiber on Blood Pressure: Meta-analyses have shown that higher intake of dietary fiber is associated with a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, independent of pharmacological interventions. Each additional 5 grams of fiber per day is estimated to reduce systolic blood pressure by 2.8 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 2.1 mmHg.
—Gut Microbiota: Dietary fiber promotes cardiovascular health through various mechanisms, including modulation of gut microbiota and the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These SCFAs produce anti-inflammatory effects and regulate immune function, contributing to reduced blood pressure.
—Challenges and Recommendations: Despite the clear benefits of dietary fiber, global intake remains insufficient, with the average consumption hovering around 11 grams per day. The review provides evidence-based recommendations, suggesting a minimum daily intake of >28g/day for women and >38g/day for men to effectively manage hypertension.
The review also provides resources for medical teams and patients of what foods to prioritize to increase fiber intake and reach their recommendations.
"Our study highlights the urgent need for health care providers to prioritize dietary fiber as vital for hypertension management," Associate Professor Marques said.
(Excerpt) Read more at medicalxpress.com ...
If you went from ten grams of fiber to forty a day, you could expect your elevated blood pressure to go down an additional 16.8 / 12.6 (-16.8 / -12.6). As a rule, this sort of nutritional intervention shouldn’t reduce blood pressure below normal bounds, unlike drugs.
Soluble fiber is what can be converted to short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These are what migrate inside us and help with blood pressure and other functions. They are byproducts of bacteria.
Another name for the products could be “germ poo.”
Do note this likely won’t help much with soft or hard plaques, but should work, despite their presence.
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What are examples of this “dietary fiber”? Does that mean it only my comes from actual food, or can it come from supplements like psyllium?
Bran cereal, potatoes, prunes,...?
Oatmeal? Popcorn?
Products typically have fiber listed under the Carbohydrate section. You want grams of Soluble Fiber.
Keto or low carb breads normally have incredible amounts of soluble fiber.
Psyllium is an excellent fiber, but it doesn’t seem to produce SCFAs. It does lower cholesterol and keep you regular, though.
Inulin, FOS, modified or resistant wheat or corn starch / modified or resistant maltodextrin are all examples of soluble fiber that can help bacteria produce SCFAs.
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Is “soluble fiber” the same as “dietary fiber”?
“Keto or low carb breads normally have incredible amounts of soluble fiber.”
We buy keto breads and buns all the time. They taste a little “off”, but we like sandwiches and burgers, so they work.
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ThNks for ping!!!
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I was just at that thread too
It all goes back to the gut microbiota :-)
It is one of two types of dietary fiber.
One is “soluble,” the other is “insoluble.”
Insoluble fiber is also known as “roughage,” and used to be the main fiber we were able to find in foods, while soluble fiber was why people used to be encouraged to eat oat bran.
It still goes back to a fundamental problem: Is blood pressure a CAUSE of a problem, or a possible SYMPTOM of a problem?
Will reducing one’s blood pressure 10 points do ANYTHING to prevent heart attacks if there is no plaque inside the arteries? Or is blood pressure a possible SYMPTOM of plague in the arteries, and become a reason to see if it is due to plaque (potentially dangerous) or not?
Also, what is a valid blood pressure goal? The SPRINT trials resulted in SOME organizations in the USA saying 120 is the goal for all people - but was the SPRINT trial valid for all people (answer: no). There is a reason the European countries rejected it - the damn trial was virtually designed to put as many people as possible onto blood pressure medications!
And if you accept the SPRINT trial, then 90% of all people eventually “need” blood pressure medicines and STILL won’t be able to achieve that goal.
In fact, after the trial ended, most participants showed their blood pressure went back up, and only half were able during the trial to achieve those goals while using 4 medicines at once!
Meanwhile, do high fiber diets have any issues? Why, yes. They tend to cause bowel problems.
But the fundamental problem with reducing blood pressure is that it is a possible symptom of something wrong, not a cause. And if it is a symptom of something wrong, and you treat the symptom, you have done NOTHING to solve the problem!
Blood Pressure: How High is Too High and How Do I Lower it Safely? / University of California Television: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j314amPw4RQ
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