Iron is LIKELY SAFE for most people when it is taken by mouth in appropriate amounts. However, it can cause side effects including stomach upset and pain, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Taking iron supplements with food seems to reduce some of these side effects. However, food can also reduce how well the body absorbed iron.
Fresh Fish for Protein. Fish is a great source of lean protein, and some varieties such as trout are rich in vitamin D, which has been shown to help lower blood pressure. âPeople usually donât get enough vitamin D from food, so this is one way to boost your intake,â Dean says.
Other foods that can help lower your blood pressure levels include flaxseeds, beets, celery, olive oil and cooked tomatoes; High blood pressure, aka hypertension, affects 70 million people in the U.S. and 1 billion people worldwide, and is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and even dementia