Can people with hypotension follow a ketogenic diet for weight loss?
Disease description:
My blood pressure has always been low. Recently, I’ve been trying to lose weight and heard about the ketogenic diet for weight loss. May I ask: Can someone with low blood pressure follow a ketogenic diet for weight loss?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhao Lianli
Patients with low blood pressure should avoid this weight-loss method, as it may exacerbate their condition. Treating hypotension is generally more challenging than managing hypertension; while antihypertensive medications can effectively stabilize blood pressure in hypertensive patients, treatment options for hypotension are more limited and complex. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid calorie-restrictive diets or pharmacological weight-loss methods, as both can adversely affect overall health. Instead, a well-balanced and appropriately planned diet is essential.
