Patient's question:
My grandmother currently has high blood pressure. I don't know what elements her body is lacking, or what vitamins she should take. Hello, what elements are lacking in people with high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Eating tea can help lower blood pressure mainly because it contains a high zinc content and a low cadmium content. People who lack magnesium in their diet tend to have higher blood pressure, and consuming magnesium can help lower blood pressure in those with mild to moderate hypertension. Therefore, the following trace elements should be taken appropriately according to their functions.Low sodium
We mainly ingest sodium through salt, which is one of the main culprits in raising blood pressure. Therefore, the daily salt intake should be strictly controlled to 2-5 grams. Increasing the consumption of soy sauce can help, as 3-5 milliliters of soy sauce is equivalent to 1 gram of salt.
High-sodium foods include pickled vegetables, fermented tofu, salted meat/eggs, preserved foods, clams, dried shrimp, century eggs, as well as vegetables like lettuce, chrysanthemum greens, and hollow stem beans. These should be eaten as little as possible or avoided.