Patient's question:
Recently, my brother bought some lotus seeds back. My mom can't wait to eat them every day. Can people with high blood pressure eat lotus seeds? My mom has high blood pressure.Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's okay to eat lotus seeds if you have high blood pressure. Patients with high blood pressure should follow a low-sodium, low-fat diet and control their blood pressure through diet. You can also steep lotus leaves or persimmon leaves in tea, both of which can help lower blood pressure. If you take antihypertensive medication orally, it's important to regularly monitor your blood pressure to avoid hypotension or the medication not being effective, which could lead to another accident.