Low blood pressure, 9 foods to eat to feel better

What to eat against low blood pressure, fatigue and lack of strength (short term and long term)

Hypothesis people, let’s unite! In summer, the Italian population suffers greatly from hypotension, that is, blood pressure that falls below what is considered normal by the WHO, to a ratio of 90/60 mmHg. This condition is especially triggered by heat and can cause many discomforts such as a feeling of constant tiredness, fatigue, headache, difficulty concentrating and loss of appetite, all of which make everyday life difficult, especially in the weeks before the holidays. The reason for these inconveniences vasodilation Small and large veins, such as the saphenous vein, the largest vein located on the legs and causing the discomfort known as heavy legs, which is very common in women with poor circulation and cellulite. This problem caused by the increase in temperature, but not completely, causes the removal of excess mineral salts, toxins and even vitamins, which the body needs to deal with emergency situations arising from the heat. is required for To combat this, it is necessary to include (or increase in the diet) the amount of suitable foods to integrate nutrients lost in the heat. Let’s find out together what to eat if you are suffering from low blood pressure.

Low blood pressure or “low blood sugar”? What is the difference and why is water and sugar not needed?

You get up to answer a call and your body suddenly feels the weight of gravity pushing it down, you feel faint and feel the need to bend over: this is more or less the picture of the so-called pressure dropSimilar to the expression “sugar drop”, the term is used to define a drop in blood sugar levels that produces a more or less similar effect to a sudden change in blood pressure, both in subjects suffering from low blood pressure. There is a possibility of happening. and in individuals who live in conditions of extreme heat, where the body loses water but the average pressure is reduced. The most widespread belief is to eat something sweet or drink sugar water to recover from a rush, but this only works Hypoglycemia status, not for hypotension, that is, for a drop in pressure. While hypoglycemia can occur in diabetics or from dietary problems that affect blood sugar levels, drinking water and sugar to lower blood pressure is useless, because blood pressure and glucose do not interact.

What to eat low blood pressure: a list of foods against fatigue

for low blood pressureproper nutrition can be important In the time of scorching heat. If it is okay to drink a solution of water and sugar to reduce sugar, then inspiration should be taken from the famous success of Mina and Celentano to lower blood pressure. water and salt, Whereas the drop in pressure is due to what? prolonged dehydration And often from poor venous return in the heat, which also includes high levels of sweating and loss of appetite, it will be necessary to run for cover worrying about reintegration. mineral salts Drinking a lot of water and eating foods rich in fluid and salt leads to sweating. The ideal would be to maintain a good level of hydration throughout the day, so drink at least two liters of water a day and eat foods that raise blood pressure. rich in potassiumOf vitamin b12Of magnesium and of mineral salts, So fruits and vegetables, nuts and even protein foods are ideal, but sprinkling extra salt on the food you eat can also help. Here is a list of food items to include the right amount of mineral salts in your diet to combat hypotension and heat:

1. dark chocolate
2. Bananas (rich in potassium)
3. dried fruits (also salted)
4. Avocado (rich in magnesium)
5. all kinds of cereals
6. Seasonal fruits: Apricots, tomatoes, zucchini, peaches and red fruits (source of Vitamin C)
7. green leafy vegetables
8. coffee and green tea (energetic)
9. licorice

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