As reported by Reuter’s, on November 14th 2008, “Lower blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, a protein that provides an acquire measure of vitamin D in the blood, are independently associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to findings published in Hypertension.”

The majority of women were deficient in vitamin D. Furthermore, deficiencies in Vitamin D, were linked with high blood pressure.

Supplementing the diet with Vitamin D can help prevent low levels of Vitamin D.

References:

News Article, Low vitamin D linked with high blood pressure, Reuter Health.