If you have hypertension or at risk of developing hypertension, reducing fat may be key in protecting your heart. A recent study published in the American Heart Association Journal Hypertension, found that a low-fat diet is more effective than a low-carbohydrate diet in reducing the risk of developing hypertension.
When the two types of diet where compared in healthy participants, the low-fat diet improved blood flow in arteries. This led researchers to conclude that a low-fat diet offered greater protection against developing hypertension.
