6. Watermelon - The benefits of watermelon in lowering blood pressure come from its citrulline content. Citrulline is an amino acid (a protein-building component) that can be found in food and is produced naturally by the human body. Citrulline will increase the production of nitric oxide which has the effect of widening and relaxing blood vessels, so that blood flow becomes smoother and the pressure in the blood vessels decreases.
7. Tomatoes - Studies show that consuming tomato juice regularly is beneficial for lowering blood pressure. Apart from the potassium content, the benefits of tomatoes as a blood pressure-lowering fruit are also obtained from the antioxidant lycopene in them. Consuming tomatoes regularly is also beneficial for fertility, endurance, as well as eye, heart and skin health.
8. Avocado - Avocado is a fruit that is rich in fiber, potassium and magnesium. The benefits of avocado as a blood pressure-lowering fruit have been proven through research. However, this fruit also contains high calories. Fruit consumption needs to be limited if you are on a weight loss diet.
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