Robust statistically significant effects were found for improved diet , aerobic exercise , alcohol and sodium restriction , and fish oil supplements : mean reductions in systolic blood pressure of 5.0 mmHg [ 95 % confidence interval ( CI ) : 3.1 - 7.0 ] , 4.6 mmHg ( 95 % CI : 2.0 - 7.1 ) , 3.8 mmHg ( 95 % CI : 1.4 - 6.1 ) , 3.6 mmHg ( 95 % CI : 2.5 - 4.6 ) and 2.3 mmHg ( 95 % CI : 0.2 - 4.3 ) , respectively , with corresponding reductions in diastolic blood pressure .
Relaxation significantly reduced blood pressure only when compared with non-intervention controls .
We found no robust evidence of any important effect on blood pressure of potassium , magnesium or calcium supplements .
Available evidence does not support relaxation therapies , calcium , magnesium or potassium supplements to reduce blood pressure
PURPOSE To quantify effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for hypertension .
The effect of a weight reduction program on cardiovascular risk factors among overweight hypertensives in primary health care
The aim of the study was to test the effect of a non-pharmacological weight reduction program on cardiovascular risk factors among overweight hypertensives in a primary health care setting . Forty-nine overweight hypertensive patients completed the 12-month program . The patients were r and omly allocated into either intervention or control groups . The examinations included interviews by a nutritionist , pertinent laboratory tests , and a medical examination . The intervention involved an individually planned energy-restricted diet of 1000 - 1500 kcal per day , weekly discussion s , and various leaflets on diet modification and on increase of physical activity . The mean body weight was reduced by 5 kg in the intervention group , but remained unchanged in the control group . The intervention group reduced their fat intake by 14 g/day while the control group increased it by 9 g/day on the average . In the intervention group , the total serum cholesterol decreased , HDL-cholesterol increased and triglycerides decreased significantly . The systolic blood pressure fell by 8 mm Hg and 15 mm Hg in the intervention and control groups , respectively . The diastolic blood pressure fell on average by 11 mm Hg in both groups . The results demonstrate the comprehensive weight reduction program to be effective in the control of cardiovascular risk factors
Robust statistically significant effects were found for improved diet , aerobic exercise , alcohol and sodium restriction , and fish oil supplements : mean reductions in systolic blood pressure of 5.0 mmHg [ 95 % confidence interval ( CI ) : 3.1 - 7.0 ] , 4.6 mmHg ( 95 % CI : 2.0 - 7.1 ) , 3.8 mmHg ( 95 % CI : 1.4 - 6.1 ) , 3.6 mmHg ( 95 % CI : 2.5 - 4.6 ) and 2.3 mmHg ( 95 % CI : 0.2 - 4.3 ) , respectively , with corresponding reductions in diastolic blood pressure .
Relaxation significantly reduced blood pressure only when compared with non-intervention controls .
We found no robust evidence of any important effect on blood pressure of potassium , magnesium or calcium supplements .
Available evidence does not support relaxation therapies , calcium , magnesium or potassium supplements to reduce blood pressure
PURPOSE To quantify effectiveness of lifestyle interventions for hypertension .