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People that consume excess added sugars in their diet experience a significant increase in both their upper and lower numbers. According to Dr DerSarkissian, “a can of soft drink causes an average 15-point bump in systolic pressure (the top number, or the pressure during a heartbeat) and 9 in diastolic (the bottom number, or the pressure between beats).
Sleep Apnea
Persons who experience sleep apnea have higher risk of getting hypertension and other heart problems. When your breathing is constantly interrupted as you’re sleeping, your nervous system releases substances which elevate your blood pressure. Sadly you are receiving less oxygen that could damage your blood vessel walls; and making it harder for your body to maintain a good blood pressure.
Not Enough Potassium
Your kidneys depend on a regular balance of sodium and potassium to maintain the correct amount of fluid in your blood. So if you’re consuming a low-salt diet, you might still experience high BP if you’re not regularly eating enough veggies; fruits; beans; fish; and low-fat dairy. It’s true that bananas are a rich source of potassium. However broccoli; spinach; water chestnuts; and other leafy greens are better to obtain potassium if you’re working on your weight.
Herbal Supplements
If you’re the type that takes ginkgo; ephedra; ginseng; bitter orange; guarana; or St. John’s wort. Just note that these can raise your blood pressure too. Or affect how medications work in your body; including the drugs that control high blood pressure.
Thyroid Problems
Your thyroid gland is a very vital gland. If this gland does not make sufficient amount of thyroid hormone, your heart rate slows down; and your arteries become less stretchy. Then the low hormone levels cause a rise in your LDL “bad” cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol stiffens arteries). Though too much thyroid hormone could also make your heart beat harder and faster; and this elevates your BP numbers.
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