Dietary Component Effect on Hypertension Fruits and Vegetables: Pomegranate Juice ↓ Citrus Fruit (e.g. oranges and pomegranate) ↓ Garlic ↓ Dairy Products ↓ Spices:   Chili Peppers (e.g. red peppers, yellow peppers, paprika) ↓/↑* Cinnamon ↓ Black Pepper ↓ Turmeric ↓ Green Tea ↓ Omega-3 Fatty Acids ↓ Trace Elements:   Copper ↓ Zinc ↓ Magnesium ↓ Calcium ↓ Sodium ↑ Fructose ↑

Table 1: This table summarizes the dietary components reviewed in this paper and their net effect on hypertension.*The effect of chili peppers on hypertension varies based on the consumed amount. Consumed in large quantities, chili peppers can promote hypertension, but when consumed in moderate quantities, they have antihypertensive effects.