Key Takeaways

A daily cup of blueberries may naturally lower blood pressure.

Blueberry fiber helps cut cholesterol and steady blood sugar.

Antioxidants in blueberries support heart and vascular health.

Eating one cup of blueberries daily is a great way to help lower your blood pressure. They are especially helpful if you already have high blood pressure, are at risk for heart disease, or have insulin resistance.

1. Anthocyanins Help Relax Blood Vessels

“Blueberries contain a special component, anthocyanins, which give blueberries their dark color and help the body produce nitric oxide , which allows the blood vessels to relax and open up, or dilate,” Ashlee Bobrick, MS, RDN, LD , a registered dietitian nutritionist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, told Verywell

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