Key Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Fiber

High Blood Pressure

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Individuals who do not eat enough fiber often have high blood pressure. Excessive blood pressure or hypertension is a result of the blood vessels in the body constricting. The heart has to beat harder to force blood through the body. This is a dangerous condition because it is damaging to the blood vessels in the long run, and can eventually cause heart disease. It is also a key risk factor for strokes. In recent years, studies have shown a diet high in soluble and insoluble fiber significantly reduced blood pressure in individuals who already have hypertension. In animal studies, beta-glucan (soluble fiber) improved not only blood pressure but also insulin resistance and hyperglycemia.

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