People are often not serious about low blood pressure (hypotension), but many researches have revealed that this condition can be very dangerous for health. Let us know how dangerous low bp can be and what should be the diet of patients suffering from it?
It can be wrong to take low blood pressure lightly. According to a study published in the Journal of Hypertension (2025), persistent low bp can cause lack of oxygen in the brain, which increases the risk of dizziness, fainting and brain damage. This condition can be more dangerous especially in the elderly and pregnant women. If there is excessive bleeding or dehydration, the blood pressure can become extremely low, which can even lead to death. Dr. Rajat Sharma, cardiologist at Maxar Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi, says that if problems like frequent dizziness or fainting are occurring along with low bp, then it can be a serious threat to the heart or nervous system.
Why does low bp occur?
There can be many reasons for low bp, including dehydration, heart disease, overdose of diabetes medicines or postural hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure on standing) etc. According to the indian Journal of Medicine (2024), the complaint of low bp was seen 20 percent more in women than in men. In fact, this problem is more common in women after menopause. Its symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision and in severe cases, fainting etc. "
How should be the diet of low bp patients?
Diet plays an important role in controlling low BP. According to the Journal of Nutrition (2025), a diet rich in salt (sodium) and nutrients helps in balancing blood pressure. Let us tell you what the diet of low bp patients should be like.
Eat more salt: sodium helps in increasing blood pressure, as it retains water in the body. Salty snacks like salted biscuits, pickles or soups can be very beneficial in case of low BP. 3-5 grams of extra salt a day can be safe, but heart patients should consult a doctor. Eating too much salt can be harmful.
Foods rich in potassium and magnesium: Foods rich in potassium like banana, orange, spinach, and almonds help in stabilizing blood pressure. Potassium corrects sodium imbalance. Food items rich in magnesium like cashews and pulses are also beneficial.
Protein and healthy fat: Eggs, chicken and Eating protein foods like fish improves blood circulation. Healthy fats like almonds, walnuts and ghee also keep energy and blood pressure stable. Healthy fats improve heart health.
Hydration: Lack of water is the main cause of low BP. One should drink 2-3 liters of water a day. At the same time, electrolyte-rich drinks like coconut water and buttermilk also help in increasing blood pressure. Let us tell you that the problem of low bp can increase by 25 percent due to dehydration.
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