Best Supplement for High Blood Pressure (Easy, Powerful Way to Reduce Blood Pressure Fast)
You CAN prevent and reverse high blood pressure naturally without taking medications! You just need to understand why blood pressure goes up as we age, and how making small changes to your diet can have an outsized impact on your blood pressure. Believe it or not, the most important electrolyte for reducing blood pressure is one that 98% of Americans are deficient in! And once you know what it is, you can start adding it to your diet with food or supplements and have an immediate impact on your blood pressure. Studies show that the supplement covered in this video can lower blood pressure by up to 20 points or more! Even if you're eating healthy and exercising already, you need to know about this in order to stay truly healthy at any age. Don't take any supplements without first speaking with your doctor.
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Thank you for your advice. I changed my diet to reach recommended potassium levels through food. It has not only lowered my BP but given better overall health, more energy & flexibility of movement. I'm very grateful. God bless you in your further research.
Congratulations! Very happy to hear about your success and health improvements. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Can you please share what are you eating, thanks!
What specific foods have great amounts of potassium?
Because docs don't get financial kickback from big pharm industry.
"If potassium was a drug, it would be the most prescribed drug for blood pressure" SOOOOOO TRUE!!!
we do have that. Losartan Potassium pill that I take. for high BP works for me. Don't have to worry if I'm getting enought.
@@Newmoon1 : What is the prescription strength? Any side effects taking Losartan Potassium?
Sooooo - why don't doctors prescribe Potassium instead of Metoprolol, Carvedilol, etc to their patience? It's because they are required to take better care of the health of the Pharma industry than their patients.
Probably! or they are just Not educated at all in regards to Resolving issues holistically..They are boxed in in their thinking and approach, which is to rely upon pharma drugs to "Manage" conditions vs getting to the root of the issue and seeking a resolution...My gf has malignant high BP and when discussing with doctors that she has used carditone to naturally lower it, they were clueless as to what it was and were even averse to her using this Natural supplement available over the counter...Rather the doctor said she trusted the big pharma meds More!.. Shocking that someone would say this!...I said look at all the side effects including Death that come with the drugs You prefer to use.
Insurances require it, I believe. They're controlled by the system too
@@skip741x3 A good majority of Dr.'s are in bed with Big Pharma, just look what happened to those who didn't want to comply with the Covid 19 Plandemic, they were harassed of losing their jobs and licenses.
Too much money in prescription drugs. Natural remedies cost big Pharma money.💰💰
Sorry guys. Im a Naturopath but RN. Go see your Dr and eat a preponderance of fresh fruit and vegetables. Risking your life with... What the Hell. Go ahead with quack medicine
Organic coconut water with no added sugar is a good potassium hack
Yep
Thank you.
And u gotta be rich
You really have to read labels too many have some kind of sweeteners
I am taking it.
just found you, please do not stop, we need you
Bananas are suppose to help you sleep. Well I had trouble falling asleep last night, and ate a banana. I did fall asleep after that... BUT, I just took my BP as I wanted to see if that banana helped with my BP readings. Wow, it was 124/72. I do have hypertension and lately its been a struggle to get my BP readings down. My doctor has me on two different BP medications now, and still my BP has been 155/99. Although with the banana I had it was brought right down. Think I will keep a log for a good week, and see how that banana does. Bananas are high in potessium for those that don't know. . I'm very happy with the 124/72. Thank you Dr. Clayton,
I made a small change. I started using "No-Salt" on my eggs in the morning and I eat 2 bananas a day and my Blood pressure has returned into the normal range.
How long did it take?
Celtic sea salt is essential. Table salt is toxic
Your age please?, your weight? your highest level of bp?.....thanks
Two bananas doesn't have enough potassium for your daily requirement will you eating a lot of potatoes also because they have a lot of potassium in
The 'normal' range is what's NORMAL for you specifically. One size does NOT FIT ALL.
I do Wim Hof breathing every night sleeping on my bed and it has lowered my blood pressure significantly. People should try this.
It that the 4-7-8?
@@grannysue59 no but watched Wim Hof video, it helps.
Win hof is the man!
Which one is that...there are so many.
@@crespoopserc hope it works cause I'm trying it. In the morning
If you have high blood press and CKD (chronic kidney disease), and your potassium is already high ( which often go together), then you should consult with your physician for lab work and urinalysis before adding potassium.
bP meds can cause potassium loss. And they can cause the kidney damage
Thank you for letting us know.
It takes 4700 mg to reach your RDA. Very rare to have high potassium but rather electrolyte imbalance
Exactly!
Exactly. Potassium can be dangerous for CKD patients who have restrictions on potassium intake due to hyperkalemia.
I am monitoring my high blood pressure now. My doctor has suggested nothing but to monitor. Your video gave me much needed information. Thank you.
My cardiologist did the same with me.....what good is he?
This is one of the videos I watched while I was trying to fix my hypertension about a month ago. I'd just been to the dentist, and she wasn't sure she wanted to go ahead with the appointment because my BP was 167/90. I was always hypertensive when I checked, even though I'd dropped my sodium way down. I took your advice and changed my sodium/potassium ratio. A glass of low sodium vegetable juice morning and night, 2 or 3 bananas a day, and a few other high potassium foods, and I'm at about 4000mg. My blood pressure dropped 30 points literally overnight, and has continued to drop. Most mornings I'm seeing BPs of 102-110 over 64-70. I can't believe it was that easy, and I'm shocked that my doctor was pressuring me so hard to take BP meds without looking at something as simple as my potassium intake. Thank you so much.
Wow, I appreciate your feedback. Thank you for sharing and for letting me be part of enhancing your health journey. Your support means a lot.
Wow, impressive and encouraging results, thank for sharing, am exactly where you were last month and more, but giving this Potassium supplement a shot right away and hope for the best results too...
How do you get to 4000 through food? 3 bananas have 600 potassium where does the other 3400 come from? Most foods only have around 300!
How can I know 4000mg of potassium, how this can I get from. Is it supplement. And what it is juice potassium.
A glass of low sodium vegetable juice is almost 1000mg of potassium - one in the morning, and one at night gets you halfway there. I make smoothies to get me through to lunch as well, and I've been experimenting with which high potassium foods work. As well as bananas, I've recently tried adding sweet potatoes (which are very high in potassium), and they taste great in a smoothie with a little ginger. Adding (or just drinking) orange juice bumps it up, too. I work with dialysis patients, and to put it in perspective, they struggle to avoid high potassium foods because they're usually the ones that taste good.
I’ve had the same experience with a change of diet, by eliminating processed and packaged foods, going solely to home-prepared natural foods. I was able to completely stop my prescription for atenolol 25 mg and blood pressure is now within the normal range of under 120/80, and many times as low as 100/68. This dietary change was supplemented with a reduction in body fat percentage by walking an average of 11,000+ steps per day over the past 4 months. The medical profession is not trained to make people healthy, but to serve Big Pharma by prescribing drugs to alleviate conditions caused by Big Agriculture and the US government’s adoption of a flawed Standard American Diet(SAD) also designed to support Big Pharma and Big Agriculture, both which are supplied by Big Oil and Big Chemical industries. We have to take responsibility for our own health by educating ourselves. Your video is a useful resource.
Yes. Your scathing indictment of the Health [Wealth] System and its diabolical interdependence on BigPharma & co. is SPOT ON. The sooner people realise that they're nothing more than life-long customers, the sooner they can start to take an active role in understanding and improving their own health OUTSIDE of said system.
It is nice you could go down to 120. Do you have diabetes? I have and I think somewhere along the line it gets in the way of my blood pressure health. For the most part, I do not eat packaged/processed foods other than paleo cookies. My diabetes has gone down from 14.5 A1C to 7.2. My health plan denied my request for a CAC test (calcium test). I will still want to know if my arteries are clogged then I will understand why, despite eating healthier (no rice, pasta, potatoes, ice cream, coke, cakes) my BP is still high. Any ideas?
I sent your comment to a man I know who blindly follows all the doctors tell him to do.
@@silosvince. Don't know your age but you did mention you have diabetes. Your diet doesn't sound too bad. It's not just what you are eating, but you need to also have regular exercise even if it's moderate. And also very very important to have a relaxed calm mind. The stressed mind alone is enough to have high BP. Also very very important to do breathing exercises. Look up videos of breathing exercises to lower BP. You can do it 3/4 times a day, and it's usually around 5/6 minutes. All the best!👍🌟💯💚
@@littlehummingbird1015 thank you kindly. Someone reached out on this same thread. Sometimes I look at life and ask the gods out there to pass the talents they gave me to someone else in case they think I am or have become redundant. Hehehe I think they still want me to do something so not easy to get rid of weeds. 😁😁😁
My BP went from 175 to 135 in two months - all I took was potassium, vitamins D3, E and K2. Still a little to go, but I'm getting there.
How please explain
@@syedbilal2590 I took all of those every day for two months. And I drank one litre of hibiscus tea a day, too.
Chloride based or bicarbonate based pottasium ?
@@voornaamachternaam5745 Potassium citrate.
Please share the way.. what kind and which quantity.
L-Arginine or L-Citrulline can also help with BP. They are used to produce nitric oxide which dialates blood vessels AND reduces general inflammation.
I take both and it works well..
L-Arginine is not utilized by the body in supplement form, L-Citruline is.
@@carlor.s.4742 if you say so, works perfectly, has done for years. Must be magic eh? LOLOLOLOLOLOL
@@mijo3642Imstead of being a smart ass, maybe you should check out the research!
Beets made into a juice or slice in a bowl🤔
Older people taking potassium supplements can overdose on it. My father passed away from hyperkalemia in 2006. He was taking diuretics and potassium per the doctor's prescription after having a lung removed. It was to reduce the risk of water build-up around his heart caused by the surgery. What the doctor did not take into account was that he had a history of too much potassium in his blood. So, after a few days, he began to show symptoms of hyperkalemia. The symptoms are very similar to hypokalemia with one major difference; numbness and paralysis in his feet and lower legs. Unfortunately, he and I did not know much about it, so when he told me his symptoms, I told him he needs to see the doctor about it. But had self-diagnosed himself as experiencing hypokalemia, so he stopped taking the diuretics and continued the potassium. Within 3 days, his heart began to flutter. He called 911 but his heart stopped while on the phone. So, please add this warning to your video describing how to avoid overdosing on potassium, especially for older people.
I am confused. It seems that stopping the diuretics (so he would be peeing less) caused the issue. Did stopping them caused a change in the level of K in his system to the down side because it would increased the fluid levels in his body and diluted (reduced) the K level. Or, because he was peeing less, it caused his K levels to increase. Can you clarify this for me.
Will you explain to me how do vegetarians and vegans avoid hyperkalemia? Veg and fruit are full of potassium.
@@Pikrodafni I'm currently on 40mg of lisinopril and just ordered potassium supplements however I want to run it by my cardiologist tomorrow. I'm mostly vegan and eat a banana a day (for the most part) including one avocado on most days. I also eat about half to a whole apple a day as well. I haven't had my potassium levels checked but hope see my cardio next week. My by about 6 months ago was fine as well as my heart vessels etc and he said whatever you're doing keep it up! He told me he didn't have to see me for another year. First time hearing about hyperkalemia and wanna make sure when I do speak to my cardio doc that he knows all the foods that I'm eating. I've been experiencing some "tingling" or some sensation in my left foot but that may be because I stubbed my ankle and it could be a result of that. Blessings to all and doc Clayton.. I pray that we all stay informed and continue doing our research 🙏🏽 John 3:16
@@chirho2642 If you are vegan, why do you need potassium supplements? I do because I don't like veg, and I'm forcing myself to eat more fruit these days. Your doctor wants you on meds for the rest of your life, so he will be against your taking care of your health. Mine was really cross when he saw me solve my hypertension with vitamins... I have just googled the side effects of lisinopril. I am HORRIFIED. Why are you putting it in your body at all?!
So sorry that happened to your father.
I’m an overweight 60 y/o female. I’ve found fermented beet root capsules (2-500mg caps in the AM) helped me lower my BP to a very satisfactory level-117/78 at my most recent checkup. Previously my BP hovered around 135/85. Also gives me a good energy boost due to the nitric oxide in beets. I’m working on getting the weight off, but in the meantime I’d like to avoid BP meds if possible.
What time do you take this? Is there no contraindications if one is taking high blood medications?
Mine's 185/85. I need to quit reading the news. Maybe go to the doctor.....
Usually take these with breakfast (between 7am-9am). I can’t comment on contraindications w/HBP meds, as I’ve never taken those medications.
Where did you find fermented beet root capsules?
@@lonestarbuckeye6889 Solaray is the brand I use, and can be purchased thru many online vitamin retailers (and probably Amazon as well).
This is illuminating, especially since many popular blood pressure medications specifically tell you to LIMIT POTASSIUM intake because of risk to kidneys while taking these meds. So, in essence, these meds are insuring that you'll never get off of them!!!
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WOW!!
All blood pressure medicines contain potassium. If you get too much potassium, you could heart your heart. My doctor tests my potassium regularly because I exercise as well. If you want more potassium without taking any pills get an electrolyte like LMNT which contains potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium. If I take extra potassium, my heart starts pounding-the same if I don’t get enough potassium. Be careful with how much you take. Also, read clinical trials yourself.
@@happyperson8740so is it better to take meds or do food??
I'm a 71 year old Man and I have had slightly high blood pressure starting around 63. I'm extremely active, exercise daily with weights and don't eat Junk food. A slight change of diet was all I needed to get my BP back to a normal range and keeping certain foods in my dietary rotation has allowed me to consistently stay at a normal range. Diet is everything, but Sadly Main stream Medical doesn't include Nutrition as a tool for treatment. It astounds me that even today, foods and proper eating are still not part of a Medical Education! Pills pills pills! PS I'm one of the fastest 71 year old runners you will ever see. I still Ride a Dirt Bike, Road Bike, Hike and Kayak, and I have no plans for slowing down! 😎
That's awesome!
Can you please share what you changed in your diet so others can learn and get and idea of what to do! Thankyou so much in advance 🤗
Interesting enough when we consider pills 💊 medication we could say this : for the body anything entering in the mouth has to be processed according to the laws of biochemistry and physiology .. which are part of nutrition sciences : so medication or foods should be considered at the same level of impact !!!! therefore overlooking foods is just no sense !!
Why isn't there better education on nutrition and other healthy lifestyle choices? The prescription drug industry is a multi-billion dollar business; that's why. 😲
List copied for self….. Passing along …. was surprised by potassium levels in some. Sorry this is a mess….bad C/P job! daily❤️👍need 4,700 ☑️med banana 422 ☑️whole avocado 1,120 1/2 C dried Apricots 755 1/2 C dried raisins 615 ☑️Serving Broccoli 468 1 srv. Brussels 495.5. cooked Can Clams 534 Chicken breast 440 ☑️1/2 C prunes. 635 ✔️🧟♀️white baked potato 952 ✔️sweet potato 542 ☑️☑️coconut water 1 C 600 watermelon 640 1 C lentils 731 1 C cooked Swiss Chard 961 by using checked ☑️ = 3,845 by adding chard or any of above..well over😜 greek yogurt sauerkraut 235 (gut only needs Tbl per day) Sauerkraut minerals are iron, potassium, iodine, calcium, magnesium, manganese and sodium along with trace amounts of phosphorus, chlorine, cobalt, fluorine, silicon, boron, copper, zinc, sulfur and selenium. Potassium deficiency symptoms same as iron anemia! must have adequate magnesium for absorption & vit D drink tsp apple cider vinegar in cup H2o before meal. helps iron absorption Magnesium citrate Milk of mag
I'm a 68 yr old male and I would classify my fitness as semi-ok. I'm not overweight but I get minimal exercise. I started taking potassium about 1 month ago for reasons unrelated to blood pressure which was about 135/85 and which I considered normal for my age. About 2 weeks ago I noticed that my BP is routinely around 100/68. I have been really scratching my head trying to determine the sudden drop in BP. Now after stumbling upon this video I know the answer. Potassium is one of the very few supplements that I've tried that actually has an undeniably noticeable effect and I'm probably taking only 2000mg/day since I often forget to take it. Unbelievable.
I get the potassium level in my blood checked regularly; that is to say, I take steps to verify that something is a problem, before I accept a solution from a stranger who's not my family doctor. The person presenting this video doesn't know you or I, and they all tend to present a one-size-fits-all approach. In the case of this video, I feel that the people who eat a lot of junk food would see the most benefit from the advice.
Where do you get a 2000mg supplement?
@@tinacampbell1871 Dont you just hate it when people say and dont tell where! Its crap only from a doctor....
@tinacampbell1871 you get a potassium chloride prescription from your doctor after having blood tests showing your potassium level is low or low normal. Also, magnesium helps potassium get into the cells...at the cellular level. One needs a good primary care person to work with.
All questions Doctors need to answer lol ! Just follow the big Pharma money trail 🎉
It all comes down to diet and exercise. At the end of the day no one should be eating anything processed period, it's simply an addiction hard to break for most in this age.
Nat and Berberine. With these I avoided all the withdrawals. Plus I take D3, magnesium,B12, along with Key Nutrients electrolytes. I follow a Proper Human diet😊 in one year I lost 105lbs. From 285 to 180😊
That is awesome! Thank you for sharing your info about what you did.
@@pat4005 you welcome ! I’m trying to put the word out there! On the lifestyle of Carnivore! No way would I ever revert back to the SAD diet
Whats Nat?
@@venusnepheteria7534nattokinase
@@johnnafarrell3336 I heard that Berberine is a great supplement, but I never heard of Nat
About 20 years ago I started having issues with HBP at 50 years old. My doctor put me on a medication to lower my blood pressure. I was dizzy every time I tried to stand up. Stopped taking the medication, did some research and found that potassium was the key to controlling HBP along with adequate exercise. I went from 160/90 to 110/72 without medication. At 70 I do take medication now to lower my BP just because I am not as active as when I was 50. Exercise and a 4 to 1 ratio of K to NA is the key to normal BP.
Would you plz share what exactly u ate?
Thank You so much for the information and I am on BP Meds and I want to lower it ASAP and I am adding more bananas and Walking . Please keep informing People and We appreciate Doctors like You. God Bless You 🙏
Thank you for your great medical advice doctor! God bless you!
I have reversed my6 years old blood pressure 180/120.....to 123/78......yes I have done it.... Thanks to God
That's interesting but you did not say how you did it, It implies you took potassium!
How?
How did you do it please let us know
Plz share how u did it.
God won't spare you if you don't share it
Thank you. I’ll start following your advice and keep you posted.
Best teacher.
Great information...much meeded and literally life saving. Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I eat dandelion leaves from my garden( high in potassium ) as often as possible. I’ve also seeded Arugula aka Rocket in my lawn, and no I’ve never feed my lawn with lawn feed.
Eliminating caffeine from one's diet will usually help to lower blood pressure.
Today I just went to the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim California and I went around to each booth at this massive massive event and I was trying to teach the people Manning each booth the extreme importance of getting enough potassium ... I was teaching them to pass on to the executives the higher-ups the importance of putting higher amounts of potassium in foods and supplements because our nation are world overall we're not getting enough potassium and it's affecting physical pains , heart health and mental health...... I would normally never tell anybody to follow what a medical doctor says because they are not trained in natural ways I don't know much about this particular doctor but I'm very happy that he's talking about this because more people need to know this millions and millions of more people need to see this type of video 👋🏼☘️😉
Hi Leo! I was at Expo West as well - probably doing the same thing as you! We found some great little companies with innovative, natural high-potassium foods. We'll highlight them in the next few weeks and months. Appreciate the props and thanks for watching. Dr. Dave
Awesome
❤I eat lots of bananas and baked potato’s 😮my last blood check up showed high potassium....my Dr mentioned to cut down the intake....so what you are saying is the absolute truth ❤
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on how to naturally reduce and maintain our blood pressure in the normal range.
I will definitely try with more food suggested here..thank you Doc
My doctor didn't want to prescribe potassium medication until I pushed it. Thank you 😊 I'm doing more research and sharing information
Thank you Dr. Clayton for this video. I have HBP and I'm trying very hard to bring it down. So I will start eating these foods you mentioned to try to keep my BP down.
Been doing it for number years, worked out by myself and my own commonsense. 🥰🥰
Organic Hibiscus flower as hot or cold tea works like magic and tastes good!
Thanks for your sharing here. All my doctors shy away from discussing potassium but will definitely blame my HBP on salt. July 1, 2013 I developed an aneurism in aorta. 4.5 cm with the inner layer split down into left leg. Two years ago my Thorasic surgeon said I’m very stable and the injury has calloused over. The BP medications were not keeping up and has been increased several times. I learn about the need for 4000+ potassium but find it difficult to maintain. Question: if kidneys are designed to flush out excess potassium to maintain equal to sodium why so much?
Thank you for your time and a very educative video. 🙏❤️ Blessings
Valuable information. Thank you.
Dr. I can't thank u enough. I thought I knew enough until I listened to u. Fiber for sugar n potassium for blood pressure. My universe bless you.
I started taking a Potassium supplement to lower my blood pressure but then I read somewhere that if you have too much Potassium it can kill you. I stopped taking it. I mean, who has the ability to constantly check their Potassium levels all the time.
Salt substitute is cheap and sold alongside Morton's salt in any grocery store, and it has the same easy to measure value, 1/4 tsp = 500 mg. Read the label on these salt substitutes.....it's potassium. Whenever I stray and eat a salty meal and know I didn't eat enough potassium rich foods that day, I add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of the potassium salt to a few ounces of water, stir and gulp down, not tasty but easy to swallow. Or could sprinkle over food.
Thank you so much Dr Clayton for this eye opener❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your helpful information!
Other day, 199 tops. Sat down thought about it. Got out in garden, got on with a few things . Came back.took a reading , after I’d told my blood pressure to get down below 150 . Picture the reading you want, nothing else. Do exactly as the. Instructions say. I got a 147. . You get tense, up it goes, but I’d been asleep previous. Yo are the controller of your health and habits. It’s you who has to be the mindset of it. Don’t let it get you down. Get the proper diet and do it.
Love your post.. inspirational thank you
I quit coffee cold turkey a month ago. Acid reflux gone in 3 days. BP 10 average drop in in a week.
You must have been taking litres of coffee daily. I did quit cond turkey as well, three months ago, but my BP only dropped 40mm in two months.
Thanks for this great video, doc! I have high blood pressure and am looking for ways to avoid the traditional medication and be a burden to the National Health Service. Love from 🇬🇧.
Thankyou so much Dr.Dave,i was looking for a way to get off the prescription meds,❤ this
Good information!! I was taking Potassium but not enough and not consistent
Quite informative..I do get a fair amount of fruits and vegetables..I don't have high blood pressure..however I do get these spikes that are border line..Now that I have watched your video, i have gained some fresh knowledge..I do consume Dave's bread and rice, as part of my diet.. I can clearly see where I have to adjust my diet..I do consume a good amount of fruits like..Bananas., grapefruit., mangoes., oranges., figs etc..On the vegetable side..kayle., asparagus., squash., cucumbers., mushrooms, cabbage., brussel sprouts etc..Buy the way..I stopped consuming red meats and chicken some years ago..All joint discomfort and pain went away..I'm in my 70s..and pain free..I do eat fish and shell fish, like shrimp and lobster.. Thank you Doc for the insight into understanding the relationship between potassium and high blood pressure.
I am trying to do a better job controlling my blood pressure. My weight is within proper range. I am 84 years old. I am going to start a light exercise program. I am on low dosage of BP meds and am on regular follow-up by my doctor.
Thanks much doctor Clayton. I'll definitely be starting this diet change ASAP. I was actually just prescribed metoprolol 25mg Thursday 02/01/2024 By Saturday night my heart felt like it was beating out of my chest. Unfortunately a blizzard was also hitting at the same time. So I was not in a good situation at all. I got my blood pressure down, but man that was kind scary. I'm only 58 and don't want to go out like that. I'm in Wyoming by the way, I'm having a pretty hard time finding a good doctor, in the Lowest populated state in America. Thanks again
Big problem: you can’t just take potassium tablets though, as they can affect the heart. What is the type, the dosage, the brand and the formula please?
Watch the video, he says to get it through diet.
Thank you, Dr. That was my problem, I had very low potassium, but I've sinced corrected it, and now my BP in 119/65 average, from 145/70
Great job!
What did u take?
Why no responses?
How long did it take
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you Doctor. After scouring ebay for months I finally get the correct information. Also, a big thanks to everyone who left a comment,as that additional information is also important. Cheers mate 👍. ( as we say in the UK).
Thank you for this video. I changed my diet and lowered my bp.
Thanks for the video. For me, a huge dietary overhaul is not optimal, but instead, to 'sway' things, taking the helpful info & applying it my own way. To increase potassium, I'm focusing on high potassium foods- like a simple potato for a snack, (rather than potato chips, which I've mostly avoided for years, but crave). A microwaved potato with a sprinkle of lite salt- a potassium- sodium blend, gives almost 1000 mg of potassium, & so much energy, is so easy to make, & an awesome snack. Spinach, avocados, beets + beet greens, & watermelon. I have concern to get rid of dairy, because recommendation food pendulums seem to swing back/ forth. Don't eat eggs/ eggs are great is one example. The same with butter, etc. They are now finding the vit k2 appears to serve a vital role in avoiding calcium sticking to blood vessel walls, & high fat dairy is one main source to obtain it (e.g. yellow colored cheese like cheddar, which I've also always eaten/ love). So who knows. It's enough to make your head spin. But I appreciate the info/ help.
Awesome info. Can't thank you enough.
I wonder why both my family doctor and cardiologist have not mentioned any of this to me. I am on 2 high blood pressure meds. 58 years old and lost 25 pounds on the ketogenic diet. Thank you Doctor Clayton
I know it's silly but I just stopped taking mine all of the time. I felt it wasn't good for my mental health. I would stress over it. I just let the doctor take it, but I don't see any change and it's always high. No desire to keep taking pills. Want to be my own advocate. I'm listening.
Thank you for your contribution to good health ... Keep up your channel ...
Thank you for this video that will help me yo reduce my blood pressure. You have explained it very simple switch. I am looking forward to working towards improving my health. I will keep you posted. Thank You :)
Thanks 60yr old male very fit and BP has been creeping .This info helps
Thanks Doctor, I started to follow your food table in this video and my blood pressure normalized. You are a genius. God bless you.
Can you tell us what is the product?
The problem with just adding potassium is the effect of potassium is based on the ratio of sodium to potassium. You want a ratio in the 1:3-4 range. It is very easy if you eat out and/or eat processed/packaged foods to consume massive quantities of sodium to the point you can't take in enough potassium to make a difference... so watching your sodium is also really important if you want the potassium to really work on your blood pressure. Fun fact: You will also lose weight as the amount of water weight your body holds onto depends on the amount of salt you take in. And consuming potassium in the 1:2+ ratio of sodium:potassium causes your body to push out sodium from your system and helps you drop water weight.
Thank you for this doctor❤
Thank you for this video. Who knew? I do eat a lot of these things already but I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I will be more diligent after seeing this.
I increased my potassium to 5000mg and BP dropped down to 115/70 age 67, a drop of about 10 points systolic and diastolic
How did you get 5000mg ...diet or supplements? Can you share exactly what you did?
I'd also like to know how you get that much?
yes please share
Only 99 mg in capsules, how do you get that much? Even coconut water doesn’t come close.
I just ordered a product on Amazon that will give me 1,000 mg potassium per serving: Hi-Lyte Keto K1000 Electrolyte Powder | Hydration Supplement Drink Mix
Hi doc I've been dealing with high BP now for a few years. I definitely want to get off the meds. I recently lost my medical coverage so I've been doing the fruits and veggies, low carb and proteins. My BP has been around 130/85 . I still am on the meds for now hopefully when I run out I'll still be able to control it. My question is can I still supplement with OTC potassium?
Thank you for your video very helpful! I have been dealing with high blood pressure for years. I am going to be more mindful of My diet Brian
Excellent information doctor many thanks….
I remember patients being give Potassium K tablets in hospital in the UK in the 70's.
Hawthorn Berry powder lowers my Bp and taste great. Nu-salt substitute makes a difference.
Hawthorne powder how much you take
I use Hawthorne capsule
So glad I stumbled onto your video. I’ll be adding more fruits and vegetables. Thank you
If you are overweight, the first thing you need to do before starting on any lowering BP drug is to clean up your diet, drop all processed and package foods and exercise consistently to lose weight. Even a 5 lbs lose will start making a difference
I reversed my hyperinsulinemia and my high blood pressure went away all on it's own. I achieved this with a clean Ketogenic diet.
That is phenomenal. I hope you are still keeping up with the diet as far as eating healthy avoiding those process foods and whatever else you did to put you in such good health. Keep it up from Hawaii. Congratulations. Keep going.
Does one need to be keto? As l have pcos Insulin resistance... now menopause
Thank you for this information.
Hi, I found your video interesting to say the least! I've seen other videos about how magnesium is just as important for BP management. Do you have a video on magnesium for BP?
I got rid of my blood pressure years ago by taking Hawthorn Berry and several of my friends did the same and no longer take medication
Hi. Do you still take Hawthorn Berry?
@forestgreen4493 Yes I do. I get mine from GNC it's the best by far and inexpensive
what amount do you need to take?
@lazarusdouvos The amount recommended on thr bottle. GNC has the best I have encountered do far. It's also a great antioxidant!!
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Everyone wants a pill. It’s what not to eat that matters. American diet mixed with American doctors are the biggest problem in health today.
Do not blame the Doctors for the poor quality of the Standard American Diet. Maybe the USDA to some extent, but most of the blame is on the person ignoring advice and eating such a poor diet..
@@rongunnell7772 Not blaming Doctors for the way most Americans eat. Two separate problems. However most Doctors no little about best diet for the patients anyway. Example, my sister in-law in the hospital for a back injury. She’s a diabetic. They bring her a metformin with her meal. The meal and all other meals she had is loaded with sugar and carbohydrates. How do lower blood sugars like that? Instead the Doctor tell me and others she needs protein. So he recommends a protein drink with every meal. I look at the drink, it’s loaded with sugar. You don’t need a sugar drink to get protein. American doctors are basically drug sales people.
no blame goes to doctors pushing chemicals instead of diet and minerals/vitamins first...@@rongunnell7772
Just vamr across you website. I appreciate the information you have stated in relation to HP which rins in my family.
Hi doctor I'm on blood pressure tablets find that the side effects of horrendous, and your video on potassium it's very helpful not sure if they'll ever take me off the blood pressure but I certainly will give the potassium a try thank you😊
Walk 10 miles a day for 60 days. Chloresteral solved. I went from 250 to 193.
Just recently stumbled on your videos and I'm glad I did. You are the first doctor that I have ever heard say to take potassium for high blood pressure. I discovered this a few years and it taking potassium has dramatically reduced my blood pressure. I tried different medications for years and nothing worked and then I started looking into supplements instead and found out how basically everyone is potassium deficient and started taking it and it works for me. I also take magnesium as well which seems to increase the effect of lowering my blood pressure. I like your videos and no-nonsense scientific approach and plan to watch and like more of them. Keep up the good work.
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
I just discovered your channel. Very impressed. In a clear and concise way you inform us and how we can improve our health naturally. I will be recommending this channel.
Thanks! Appreciate the support 👍
Thanks. I learned a lot.
I was diagnosed for high blood pressure, am 77 y.o. and found your video. It is very helpful, thank you.
Did you reduce your pressure?
I had high blood pressure and I was taking a lot of medication and had several side effects. I then tried hibiscus tea and my BP is now normal. It did work for me but may not work for everyone but it is worth giving a try.
How many cups did you drink in a day please?
I just started drinking it. How many cups a day and how long did it take you to notice results?
2 cups for 6 weeks
Thanks Dr. sharing this information it is very helpful
I'm 69 and not happy with taking Blood pressure medicine or colesteral medication. Ive been taking beet powder and my BP is an up and down ride. I will check my potassium levels and engage in your wisdom.
Great advice. Thank you Dr. , I’m struggling to lower my bp with drug . I appreciated the diet table you show , I’m saving this video and start implementing tomorrow I’m happy to find you❤
Thanks for the positive feedback! Good luck :)
Try keto diet. I am 70yrs old & managed to get rid of high blood medication, chlesterol lowering medication and blood sugar lowering medication prescribed by my doctor/cardiologist.
@@ryansetiawan1841Awesome! ⭐️
Drink hibiscus tea as weel, it really helps. At least three cups a day.
@@PikrodafniI was doing that and it still didn’t work. Still needed to take BP meds.
Thank you for this advice. I am 74 and always had a BP of 120/70 until 2 years ago when it went regularly to 135/80, which my GP said is okay for my age. 6 months ago I moved into a Retirement Centre where we get 1 meal at lunch 5 days a week. The variety of vegetables is not good and Meat and starch make out most of the meals in a week. So yesterday I had my BP checked for the first time in the 6 months and it was 153/77!!! I am upset and I believe it is the poor diet. I have been preparing my own, mainly veggie meals over weekends. I will add potassium rich foods. I don't want to take meds. I am on no chronic meds. So I am grateful fot this advice, thank you.
Thanks for watching. Good job on adding more potassium rich foods. Given the interest and high demand for a high-quality, potent potassium citrate supplement, I will be releasing my own branded supplement for our viewers. To stay tuned for its release, sign up for the waitlist by emailing info@daveclaytonmd.com.
Thank for information.i am going to take your advice and incorporate more fruits and vegetables in my meals.
Thanks! Terrific information. I've only taken modest amounts of potassium. I'll bump it up and see how that works.
I was Paleo for 10 years but eventually got high BP 140/90 - P to S was 3,5 gr to 2,3 gr. Last 3 years WFPB SOS free , BP 105-110/70-75 - P to S 7 gr to 0,7 gr. Main contributors - beans, bananas, potatoes, lentils, chickpeas, mushrooms, tomatoes, red sweet peppers, buckwheat - these about 55% of the Potassium. First 3 about 30% they are the main. The rest is others.
Thanks Doc! Today is 11/12/23 I will up my potassium thru foods and a supplement plus life style change and exercise! Will update in a month. 👍🏻
Any update?
Excellent! Many thanks for sharing
Richest blessings to you for this revelation about one of my many health problems.
Happy to hear that and thanks for letting me be part of your health journey.