Diet for people with low blood pressure (2024)

The article is professionally consulted by BSCK II Nguyen Quoc Viet - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Diet plays an important role in the treatment of low blood pressure. Bad eating habits can worsen symptoms of low blood pressure. On the contrary, a reasonable diet will help people with low blood pressure improve blood pressure measurements as desired.

Blood pressure is represented by two numbers. The first number, which is usually higher, is the systolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts and fills with blood. The second number is the diastolic pressure, or the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.
In a normal person, the value between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. Low blood pressure is a condition when the blood pressure reading suddenly drops below 90/60 mmHg. Low blood pressure causes blood volume to decrease because of vasoconstriction.
There are two types of low blood pressure: primary low blood pressure and secondary low blood pressure.
Primary low blood pressure: These are special conditions, from small to large, blood pressure is still low without any symptoms or complications. Secondary low blood pressure: Blood pressure that is normal but then gradually drops to what is considered low blood pressure.

Low blood pressure is common in people who eat less, or skip meals, the interval between meals is too long, leading to a decrease in blood sugar. This habit reduces the elasticity and suppleness of blood vessels, resulting in a drop in blood pressure.
Diet plays an important role in treating low blood pressure and maintaining blood pressure in the normal range. Therefore, in building a diet, people with low blood pressure need to know what to drink with low blood pressure, what to eat with low blood pressure, and especially what to abstain from so as not to worsen their health condition.

Apples: This is a good food for people with high blood pressure but not good for people with low blood pressure. Roasted chestnuts, royal jelly: These two foods reduce blood pressure, so people with low blood pressure should not eat. Carrots: Contains succinic salts that can cause potassium in the urine to increase, blood pressure to decrease, so avoid eating a lot. Tomatoes, bitter melon: are foods that have the effect of lowering blood pressure, making the blood pressure of people with low blood pressure even lower. People with low blood pressure who eat a lot of tomatoes will experience headaches, dizziness, and dizziness. Cold foods such as spinach, celery, melons, watermelons, red beans, green beans, sunflower seeds, kelp, onions all have the effect of lowering blood pressure, so they should not be eaten. Alcohol: When you first drink beer, your blood pressure will increase because alcohol stimulates the heart rate. However, it dehydrates and causes vasodilation, so blood pressure will then drop much.

Raisins: This is a food that is considered as a great natural remedy to treat low blood pressure. Raisins help maintain normal blood pressure levels by supporting the function of the adrenal glands. It is best for people with low blood pressure to eat them in the morning on an empty stomach. Licorice Root: Helps normalize low blood pressure caused by low blood cortisol levels. Salt contains sodium: Has the effect of raising blood pressure, add a little salt to a glass of water and drink. However, this therapy should not be overused. Lemon juice: If you have low blood pressure due to dehydration, drinking lemon water can help improve blood pressure. The antioxidants present in lemons help regulate blood circulation and maintain blood pressure at a stable level. Almonds: Soak 4 to 5 almonds in water and leave overnight. Then peel the outer skin and puree and mix into a cup of hot milk, drink in the morning also help improve low blood pressure Caffeinated foods: Caffeine is found in beverages such as coffee, cola, hot chocolate. , special tea. The caffeine in coffee and tea has the effect of increasing blood pressure. People with low blood pressure due to anemia should eat pork liver, milk, fish and shrimp, eggs, lean meat, legumes, sweet potatoes, amaranth, jute vegetables, pomegranates... At the same time, doctors also recommend that people with low blood pressure should drink enough 2 liters of water per day to increase blood volume and avoid dehydration; should not eat too full, divide meals into several times a day; do not stay up too late, sleep enough 7-8 hours a day, do not use high pillows; Do not go out when it is hot and maintain light exercise such as walking.
When low blood pressure is abnormal and cannot be intervened with lifestyle changes, the patient needs to go to the hospital for examination and the most accurate advice.
Vinmec International General Hospital currently offers Cardiovascular screening packages, including checking and assessing patients' blood pressure with the most advanced and modern methods.

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