High blood pressure linked to zinc deficiency

High blood pressure linked to zinc deficiency

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High blood pressure linked to zinc deficiency A new study finds that zinc deficiency can play a role in high blood pressure. The researchers examine how zinc's impact on the kidney might be to blame.

Mild cognitive impairment: Reducing blood pressure can lower risk Controlling systolic blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg significantly lowered the risk of mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

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