Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger Let’s Talk About Blood Pressure
Aug 20, 2020
High blood pressure can lead to serious health issues, but it can be managed through simple lifestyle changes. The discussion highlights the power of diet and exercise, alongside methods like fasting and plant-based eating. Fasting not only helps lower blood pressure but also revitalizes taste buds, making healthier choices more enjoyable. Listeners are invited to share their personal experiences and access valuable nutritional resources to enhance their well-being.
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Blood Pressure Risk Starts Low
- High blood pressure dramatically raises risk of heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and kidney failure starting from around 110/70.
- Small increases above that ideal associate with exponential rises in mortality risk.
Guidelines Changed, Lifestyle Didn't
- Guideline thresholds shifted downward over decades, labeling far more people hypertensive.
- Dr. Greger argues the real problem is the American lifestyle, not guideline changes.
Favor Lifestyle First
- Use lifestyle changes like exercise, weight loss, quitting smoking, more fiber, less alcohol, plant-based eating, and lower salt to lower blood pressure.
- These interventions have no harmful side effects and can treat root causes while providing additional health benefits.
