Top Foods for Controlling High Blood Pressure

Oregano

Dietitian Melissa Azzaro, speaking to Yahoo! Life, mentioned that oregano contains powerful plant compounds like carvacrol, which have shown health benefits in lab and animal studies. A study in Planta Medica in 2007 found that carvacrol lowered blood pressure in rats by relaxing their blood vessels.

However, it's important to note that what works in rats may not have the same effect in humans. Research on how oregano affects human blood pressure is still early. Despite this, Azzaro highlighted oregano as one of the best sources of antioxidants, noting that even small amounts can make a difference.