Probiotics may help control your blood pressure: Researchers have found that consuming probiotics, which are the “good” bacteria found in cheeses, yogurt and milk, may help control blood pressure. “Researchers found that consuming the proper amount of probiotics over at least two months appeared to modestly lower blood pressure.Past studies have shown probiotics can have a positive effect on blood sugar, cholesterol and certain hormones – all of which can impact blood flow.” The reductions are modest with “probiotic consumption [lowering] systolic blood pressure (the top number) by 3.56 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) by 2.38 mm Hg, compared to a placebo or no treatment,” but the findings reveal an unexpected new ally in helping fight high blood pressure

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