Summary: <p>In this podcast, we’re going to take a look at hypertension. Ninety percent of all hypertension is considered essential hypertension. This means the cause is unknown. Anti-hypertensive medication is one of the most prescribed medicines in the world.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Normal blood pressure is 120/80. Research suggests a strong relationship between potassium deficiency and high blood pressure. Many people are deficient in potassium because the requirements are so high—4700 mg daily.</p> <p><br></p> <p>You need about half as much sodium as potassium, but many people consume three times as much sodium as potassium!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Potassium directly controls the tone of the vascular system. This directly affects blood pressure. Potassium also supports the endothelial layer of the arteries and helps improve insulin resistance. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Potassium supplements often only contain 99 mg of potassium, which is incredibly low considering how much potassium you actually need.</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can get potassium from salad, but you must consume around 7 to 10 cups daily. This also provides magnesium. The combination of potassium and magnesium can help reduce high blood pressure.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Diets high in carbs and sugar cause you to lose potassium. Adrenaline and cortisol deplete potassium as well.</p> <p><br></p> <p>To support healthy blood pressure levels, try increasing your salad intake. You can also look for a high-quality electrolyte powder that's high in potassium.</p>
