1 Proteins must fold into their proper three-dimensional form to function correctly. 2  Misfolded proteins are normally recycled. 3  In neurodegenerative diseases, protein misfolding increases, and recycling decreases, leading to accumulation of potentially toxic proteins. 4  Toxic proteins spread from one neuron to another.
8 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure. Skim Milk. It truly does a body good! Drinking heart-healthy low-fat milk will provide you with calcium and vitamin D â the two nutrients work as a team to help reduce blood pressure by 3 to 10 percent. Although this doesnât sound like much, it could add up to about a 15 percent reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease.
The government-endorsed Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has been proven as effective as prescription medication in reducing blood pressure. (MORE: How to Navigate the Diet Landscape) Many imagine that a blood-pressure-lowering diet involves bland, unseasoned foods and deprivation. That couldn't be further from the truth. Although reducing your sodium intake is an important step in lowering blood pressure, what you add to your diet is as important as what you take out.