08 Apr 2014 Blackmores Institute Omega 3s top lifestyle changes for lowering blood pressure 08 Apr 2014 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are equally, if not more, effective in lowering blood pressure as some of the commonly recommended lifestyle changes like increasing physical activity and restricting alcohol and sodium intake, a review finds. Writing in the American Journal of Hypertension, the review authors concluded that available evidence from randomized controlled trials indicates that provision of EPA+DHA reduces systolic blood pressure, while provision of ≥2 grams reduces diastolic blood pressure. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.