Rhonda Patrick· PhD
The blood pressure reductions from aerobic exercise are similar to those seen with antihypertensive drugs.
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The blood pressure reductions from aerobic exercise are similar to those seen with antihypertensive drugs.
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People with high blood pressure that engaged in aerobic exercise for at least 6 weeks reduced systolic blood pressure by 8-12 mmHg and diastolic by 5-6 mmHg (analysis of 24 clinical trials).