Leukocytes. A group of leukocytes called granulocytes contain granules and play an important role in the immune system. The granules of certain cells, such as natural killer cells, contain components which can lead to the lysis of neighboring cells. The granules of leukocytes are classified as azurophilic granules or specific granules. Leukocyte granules are released in response to immunological stimuli during a process known as degranulation. Platelets. The granules of platelets are classified as dense granules and alpha granules. Germline granules
View All. The DASH Diet (which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) was developed as a lifelong dietary approach to treating or preventing the onset of hypertension, or high blood pressure. The diet emphasizes reducing daily sodium intake and portion sizes while increasing the variety of fresh and whole foods and nutrient intake.
In addition to the standard DASH diet, there is also a lower sodium version of the diet. You can choose the version of the diet that meets your health needs: 1  Standard DASH diet. You can consume up to 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day.  Lower sodium DASH diet. You can consume up to 1,500 mg of sodium a day.