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Plain language summary:Review questionWe wanted to find out the effects of calcium intake on blood pressure in people with normal blood pressure. Background

Plain language conclusions:Background

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Plain language conclusions:BackgroundWe conducted this review to find and assess all trials designed to evaluate whether lower blood pressure targets are better than standard blood pressure targets for people with hypertension. 

Alcohol has a biphasic effect on blood pressure and increases heart rateReview questionWe reviewed available evidence about the short‐term effects of different doses of alcoholic drinks compared to non‐alcoholic drinks on blood pressure and heart rate in adults (≥ 18 years) with both normal and raised blood pressure. Background