00:00Eating pistachios every day may do more than satisfy a snack craving.
00:04Research suggests these nuts may help support healthier blood pressure.
00:08Pistachios contain potassium, healthy unsaturated fats, antioxidants, and L-arginine.
00:14These nutrients may help relax blood vessels and support better blood pressure control.
00:19One study found adults with overweight or obesity saw lower blood pressure after four months.
00:25Participants consumed about 1.5 ounces of pistachios each day.
00:29Another study involving adults with type 2 diabetes found a 3.5-in-MIHG drop in systolic pressure.
00:36A practical daily serving is about 1 ounce, or roughly 49 pistachios.
00:41But experts recommend choosing unsalted or lightly salted pistachios to limit sodium.
00:47People with tree nut allergies or certain health conditions should check with a health care provider.
00:52And pistachios alone aren't a treatment for high blood pressure.
00:55They work best as part of an overall heart-healthy DASH-style diet.
00:59Disclosure.
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