High blood pressure: 4 supplements that hypertensive people should avoid at all costs

According to information from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, high blood pressure (or hypertension) is a very common disease in Brazil. This condition is characterized by increased blood pressure – usually when it exceeds 18/12.

Generally, thehigh pressureit gives no signs in its early stages. Therefore, it is usually diagnosed late. Hence the importance of periodic examinations with your trusted cardiologist to monitor how your little heart beats.

If you have been diagnosed with this condition, don't worry. By making a few adjustments to your routine and lifestyle (and, if necessary, taking your medications correctly), you shouldn't have any problems.

Among the necessary changes are to stop drinking alcohol, stop smoking, do regular physical exercise (with professional guidance) and maintain a balanced nutritious diet.

In this basket are some dietary supplements that you should avoid at all costs, guides nutritionist Barbie Cervoni, in an article published on the website

4 supplements people with high blood pressure should avoid at all costs

According to Barbie Cervoni, some supplements can interfere with the use of medications to treat high blood pressure. Also, they can deregulate everything you are doing during treatment.

If you have high blood pressure, read on to find out which supplements to avoid to stay healthy. If you don't have the condition, find out here to share with people you know who have the condition.

Root or Licorice Candy

According to the nutritionist, licorice has been used as a natural remedy for gastrointestinal symptoms, and there are studies that try to correlate it with the treatment of some diseases.

However, the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health pointed out that long-term intake of this food may cause exactly the opposite effect, an increase in blood pressure, in addition to a decrease in potassium levels in the body.

Furthermore, there is a possibility that licorice could interfere with the action of some medications used to control high blood pressure.

Potassium

Talking about potassium, if you have high blood pressure, you should be aware of the supplements that have this mineral. It helps maintain the body's fluid balance and allows sodium to leave the body. This movement promotes the reduction of blood pressure.

However, hypertensive people should be cautious because potassium supplements can interfere with the functioning of some medications, such as angiotensin conversion – such as: Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Cilazapril, Ramipril, Quinapril, Perindopril, Trandolapril, Delapril and others.

Ginseng

Ginseng is a powerful stimulant. For that reason alone, it should be avoided by those with high blood pressure. It is somewhat controversial, as very high doses of the substance can help lower blood pressure in healthy individuals, but low doses can increase it. Curious, isn't it?

There is even some research showing that ginseng has a neutral effect on blood pressure. See how controversial it is?

But one thing is certain: the substance can, in fact, interfere with the action of anticoagulants. So, make good use of it!

Guarana or caffeine supplements

Finally, we couldn't stop talking about guarana and foods rich in caffeine. They are powerful stimulants - often used as a pre-workout for those who practice physical exercises.

This does not mean that those who are hypertensive should completely stop drinking their daily coffee, but with guarana the situation is different.

Science estimates that a guarana bean has four times more caffeine than a coffee bean. And it is known that this substance can greatly raise blood pressure – especially for those who are not used to it.

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