- female
- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
Is peanut butter good for high blood pressure?
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Peanut butter has fiber and proteins which are healthy and few studies showed that it can reduce mean diastolic blood pressure. And as long as they don't contain hydrogenated fat, nut butters including peanut butter won't cause problems for your cholesterol levels too.
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Consult a Cardiologist
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