1 Proteins must fold into their proper three-dimensional form to function correctly. 2  Misfolded proteins are normally recycled. 3  In neurodegenerative diseases, protein misfolding increases, and recycling decreases, leading to accumulation of potentially toxic proteins. 4  Toxic proteins spread from one neuron to another.
8 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure. Skim Milk. It truly does a body good! Drinking heart-healthy low-fat milk will provide you with calcium and vitamin D â the two nutrients work as a team to help reduce blood pressure by 3 to 10 percent. Although this doesnât sound like much, it could add up to about a 15 percent reduction in risk for cardiovascular disease.
Exercise and healthy habits can help lower your blood pressureâand so can the following foods. Dish up a serving of these foods for a natural approach to lowering blood pressure. If you do have high blood pressure, be sure to talk to your doctor as well. Pictured Recipe: Roasted Beet & Barley Salad. âLindsay Westley. Next: 1. Beets 1  Â». 1. 2  2. 3  3. 4  4. 5  5.