Blood pressure abdominal fat can greatly increase the risk of hypertension

Thick stomach increases risk of high blood pressure
Overweight is associated with an increased health risk has long been known. Among other things, increases the risk of hypertension and consequent diseases. In particular, the circumference of the waist plays a role here: A thick belly can be dangerous.

Being overweight endangers the health
Numerous scientific studies have shown that being fat is unhealthy. Obesity and obesity, among other things, increase the risk of hypertension. And not only in adults: Even children have high blood pressure in overweight. The circumference of the waist plays a very special role here.

Obesity is a very common cause of hypertension. The waist plays a special role here. A large waist is more dangerous. (Image: tibanna79 / fotolia.com)

Every inch of lower abdominal circumference has a positive effect
The abdominal fat causes hormones and pro-inflammatory messengers that affect blood pressure, as the German Heart Foundation explains in a new guidebook on the subject. Thus, every inch of lower abdominal circumference has a positive effect on high blood pressure. According to the experts, women should aim at a waist circumference below 88 centimeters, men below 102 centimeters.

Around 20 million Germans affected
According to the foundation, about 20 million adults in Germany alone have high blood pressure. Of particular concern is the high number of unreported persons who do not know about the "silent killer" in their bodies: around 20 percent of those affected. "For these four million people, the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, and vision impairment is increasing significantly," the experts write in a statement.

Naturally lower hypertension
Although hypertension patients often use high blood pressure medicines, in many cases the disease can be treated without medication. In addition to regular exercise here is especially a healthy, varied diet with low fat, sugar and salt to call. Foods rich in carbohydrates should be avoided. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption should also be avoided.

Relaxation exercises for stress relief, such as yoga or autogenic training, can also be very effective and positively influence high blood pressure levels. Some home remedies for hypertension, such as Kneipp's applications, can provide good support. (Ad)