How to better regulate diet for hypotension
Disease description:
I have been under considerable work-related stress recently, and during this period I have frequently experienced dizziness and headaches. Even after resting at home for several days, these symptoms continue to occur. I went to the hospital for a checkup and found out that I have hypotension. The doctor advised me to pay attention to daily regulation and management. Could you please advise how to manage hypotension through diet?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, can be helped to increase and stabilize through dietary adjustments. The following are some dietary recommendations:
1. Ensure adequate hydration: Patients with low blood pressure should ensure sufficient daily water intake to maintain normal blood volume, which helps correct hypotension caused by insufficient blood volume.
2. Increase salt intake moderately: Appropriately increasing salt consumption may help raise blood pressure, but care should be taken not to consume excessive amounts in order to avoid other health problems. Adjustments should be made under a doctor's guidance.
3. Eat more foods that nourish the blood and vital energy: For example, lotus seeds, red dates, and mulberries, which can effectively alleviate symptoms of low blood pressure and provide necessary nutritional support for the body.
4. Eat more foods rich in vitamin B and vitamin C: These vitamins help raise blood pressure. Foods rich in vitamin B include whole grains, meat, eggs, and leafy green vegetables; foods rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, and leafy green vegetables.
5. Maintain a balanced diet with both plant and animal-based foods: Patients with low blood pressure should ensure a nutritionally balanced diet with a mix of plant and animal-based foods, avoiding picky eating or overeating, to maintain stable blood pressure.
