Weight loss normalizes blood pressure in obese or overweight people

Epidemiological studies have shown an association between body mass index and blood pressure in normal weight and overweight individuals, according to the authors Ilse L. Mertens and  Dr. Luc F. van Gaal of  University Hospital Antwerp in Edegem (Antwerp), Belgium.GM DietThe association does not seem to be a work of chance.   Weight gain in adult life seems to promote the development of hypertension whereas weight loss has been proved to be the most effective nonpharmacological treatment to lower blood pressure.  Obese hypertensive patients are often advised to pursue weight loss to get high blood pressure under control.Negative CalorieIn recent years, according to the authors, moderate weight loss, defined as losing 5 to 10 percent of initial weight, is recommended for overweight and obese patients because long-term weight loss programs are usually unable to sustain good outcomes and long term yet moderate weight losss is more likely to be maintained.Moderate weight loss is effective in lowering high blood pressure in both hypertensive and nonnhypertensive patients and in some cases, moderate weight loss can even normalize blood pressure. Read More: http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Non-food/Disease/weight_loss_high_blood_pressure_0926120959.html