that may seem like a small reducyion,but researchers say is a bigger effect than has been found in similar studies on other blood-plessure lowering methods such as cutting back on salt,potassium supplementation,and reducting alcohol consumption.About 25% of american adulth have high blood-pressure,or hypertention,which can dramatically increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. If left unchecked, high blood pressure can also damage the brain, eyes, and kidneys. Generally, a normal blood pressure reading is considered to be lower than 130/85 mmHg. (One hundred and thirty overdone eighty-five)