Patient's question:
Over the past two years, as I've gotten older, my blood pressure has also started to decline. It's said that folic acid can lower blood pressure. Hello, is it effective for high blood pressure to take folic acid?Doctor's answer:
If blood pressure drops, it is recommended to first conduct a thorough examination to determine whether it is primary hypertension or secondary hypertension. Among the types of hypertension, there is one called H-type hypertension, which is caused by folic acid deficiency. This can be identified through a careful examination of homocysteine levels. After a thorough examination confirms the diagnosis, folic acid supplementation treatment should be administered, along with oral antihypertensive medication. It is also important to monitor blood pressure levels regularly.