After the popularization of science, most people recognize the relationship between salt and high blood pressure, and know that people with heart disease and high blood pressure should have a low-salt diet. Do you know that a diet high in sugar can also cause an increase in blood pressure? Less sugar and less salt are equally important for people with high blood pressure. Several studies have found that diets high in sugar can increase the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease far more than diets high in salt, especially with added sugars in processed foods, including fructose. High fructose syrup is widely found in beverages, candies, ice cream, and other sweetened foods. To control blood pressure, it is even more crucial to reduce foods containing artificial sweeteners while taking care to avoid excessive salt intake. Through animal studies, we have found that a diet high in fructose promotes the entry of sodium into cells, which leads to excess sodium and an increased risk of high blood pressure. And excess fructose also activates angiotensin, which inactivates vasopressors and overstimulates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to higher blood pressure. Another possible mechanism is that sugar intake increases insulin levels, which activates the sympathetic nervous system, causing increased heart rate and blood pressure. In 2010, the PREMIER study, in which 810 adults participated, found that drinking fewer sugary beverages led directly to lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure.