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Two CHR studies published in January show success of low-cost, non-drug approaches to lowering high blood pressure

(PORTLAND, Ore.) – The results of two major CHR studies on hypertension prevention have just been published in distinguished American scientific journals. The January 2nd issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine reports the findings of the Trials of Hypertension Prevention study, or TOHP II, which included a weight-loss program. TOPH II results show that a modest loss of weight that stays off over several years reduces borderline high blood pressure and keeps it down (for more details, click here to read a news release in PDF format).

Findings on another major CHR trial, the DASH-Sodium study, was published in the January 4th issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The DASH-Sodium study showed that reducing salt intake and eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products significantly lowers blood pressure. These findings were reported at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension in May 2000. (To read more about the DASH-Sodium study, click here to read a news release in PDF format).

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