EFFECT OF GIVING BEETROOT JUICE IN REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSION PATIENTS IN GAMPONG KLIENG COT ARON BAITUSSALAM DISTRICT GREAT ACEH DISTRICT

THE EFFECT OF GIVING BEETROOT JUICE IN REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE

Abstract

Hypertension is a quite dangerous health problem because hypertension is the main risk factor that leads to cardiovascular disease such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. Giving beetroot juice is one intervention in lowering blood pressure in hypertension sufferers. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of beetroot juice in lowering blood pressure in hypertension sufferers. The design of this research is descriptive using a case study approach with 2 respondents suffering from hypertension. With inclusion criteria: Hypertension without complications, aged 30 – 45 years, female, hypertension grade I (140-159), not currently taking blood pressure lowering medication, cooperative and willing to be a research respondent. The results showed that the blood pressure before the intervention was given to subject I was 147/98 mmHg, subject II was 149/88 mmHg. Blood pressure after intervention for subject I was 123/83 mmHg and subject II 118/78 mmHg. This research proves that giving beetroot juice has an effect on reducing blood pressure in people with hypertension. It is hoped that this research can be used as an intervention to reduce blood pressure in hypertension sufferers.