Blood Pressure Control | How Carbs are Raising your Blood Pressure | Sodium Myths & Water Retention

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Blood Pressure Control | How Carbs are Raising your Blood Pressure | Sodium Myths & Water Retention - Thomas DeLauer:
A meta-analysis, published in the American Journal of Hypertension, looked at 7 studies involving more than 6,000 people and found that salt restriction increased the risk of all-cause mortality in those with heart failure (1)
Another review, published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, found that sodium reduction resulted in a 1% decrease in blood pressure, a 3.5% decrease in hypertensives, but there was a significant increase in plasma renin, a 2.5% increase in cholesterol, and a 7% increase in triglycerides (2)
The researchers concluded that the slight reduction in blood pressure was overshadowed by these antagonistic effects, and that sodium restriction may have net negative effects at a population level
Sodium Overview
Salt is composed mostly of sodium and chloride and we can’t live without either - sodium and chloride play vital roles in nerve conduction, muscle contraction (including the heart), digestion and blood pressure
Our body regulates their concentrations so they don’t get too high or too low
Sodium’s concentration in our blood is maintained by water and the kidneys job is to maintain this concentration
Consume more salt and your kidneys will excrete it into the urine along with water to flush it out - Consume less salt and the kidneys will hold on to water to maintain the concentration
So when we consume salt, the blood pressure goes up slightly as the kidneys work to maintain the right concentration and vice versa
This has given us the belief that reducing salt in our diet will lower our blood pressure, which it will to an extent, but reducing salt in your diet has a minimal effect on lowering your blood pressure
Because salt is so vital to your health, your body will hold on to it in your bloodstream so it doesn’t get too diluted
*The only instance when salt can lead to hypertension is when there is an imbalance in the ratio between the salt and potassium in the diet*
Carbs (Sugar) and Blood Pressure
Hyperinsulinemia
When the body produces too much insulin in response to a higher-carb diet, it causes blood pressure to increase
Hyperinsulinemia raises blood pressure, in part, by decreasing sodium and water excretion in the kidneys, and directly vasoconstricting blood vessels
Insulin resistance
As insulin levels rise, insulin resistance eventually develops - if insulin receptors are blunted and the cells grow resistant to insulin, magnesium can no longer be stored, so it passes out of the body through urination
When magnesium levels are too low, blood vessels are unable to fully relax, and this constriction raises blood pressure
And this creates an imbalance in sodium and potassium (which increases blood volume) and calcium and magnesium (which causes arterial constriction), driving up blood pressure
Nitric oxide
100% of fructose is metabolized in the liver, and the byproduct of fructose metabolism is increasing the liver’s production of more glucose and the byproduct of uric acid
Fructose elevates uric acid, which drives up blood pressure by inhibiting the nitric oxide (NO) in blood vessels - NO is regarded as the most important vasodilator and helps blood vessels maintain their elasticity and, as such, NO suppression leads to increases in blood pressure
References:
1) Taylor RS , et al. (n.d.). Reduced dietary salt for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (Cochrane review). - PubMed - NCBI. Retrieved from www.ncbi.nlm.n...
2) Graudal NA , et al. (n.d.). Effects of low sodium diet versus high sodium diet on blood pressure, renin, aldosterone, catecholamines, cholesterol, and triglyceride. - PubMed - NCBI. Retrieved from www.ncbi.nlm.n...
3) Sodium and Potassium Intake and Mortality Among US Adults. (2011, July 11). Retrieved from jamanetwork.co...
4) Review: The wrong white crystals: not salt but sugar as aetiological in hypertension and cardiometabolic disease. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.ncbi.nlm.n...
5) Sodium-to-Potassium Ratio and Blood Pressure, Hypertension, and Related Factors. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.ncbi.nlm.n...
6) Low Potassium Linked To High Blood Pressure. (2018, October 24). Retrieved from www.sciencedai...
7) Evans CE , et al. (n.d.). Glycemic index, glycemic load, and blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - PubMed - NCBI. Retrieved from www.ncbi.nlm.n...

[@axelfoley20]

I just started Keto about 12 days ago and after about 7 days on, blood pressure went from being hypertensive and really high, 170/90 to about 128/78. So Thomas is definitely right here.

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

That’s great I’m 5 days in mine is still high but it does down sometimes

[@lawrenceboatright3035]

That’s good any exercise?

[@robj3773]

I'm skinny fat. Run 30miles a week for years. My BP was creeping up 140-150/85. Two weeks ago I massively dropped carb to 50g a day, increased protein & fat. Doing 18:6 intermittent fasting. My BP is now 120/70, sleep better and brain fog is going.

[@sanchez4500]

I know this is a old post ....But I went from 130-140/89-95 to 120/82-78 in 6 weeks on a no sugar or carb diet.....

[@jerrythomas4457]

I don’t believe that

[@ChrisGagner]

I've been struggling with stage 1 hypertension for years. I've had multiple doctors advise me to simply cut salt (DASH Diet) and walk more. Learning the truth in this video has made me doubt whether I can trust anything a doctor tells me. It's infuriating that you spend a small fortune to get bad advice from a false expert in the doctor's office.

[@loonwengfatt1416]

I am in the same boat as you, this video is an eye-opener, we must take real salt and not table salt

[@Kathy-20J-73]

Look for Low CARB Dr They are emerging slowly Google. Low CARB KETO lectures They are happening all over the world

[@joeythemoose]

I’m just about to stop keto and try the dash diet… is it a waste of time! 6 months of keto and my bp has skyrocketed to dangerous levels!! My nurse thought I was having a “cardiovascular episode” and now dr has me on 2 high bp pills… only changes I’ve made is I’m doing keto, and increased sodium and potassium with lots of leafy greens. I’ve lost weight… how am I closer to death now than before I did keto?!!!

[@ChrisGagner]

@@joeythemoose I would say that you should at least try the dash diet. Different people react to things in different ways. The Dash Diet was a waste for me, but you may find some success with it.

[@joeythemoose]

@@ChrisGagner going to add walking to my daily routine and keep what I’m doing for now! Just did 1 mile for time to see where my starting point is. If after a month I see no changes I’ll def try the dash diet

[@MY4HAPPYFACES]

I noticed since I started intermittent fasting my blood pressure is back in a healthy range

[@thenewbrazy9997]

Use to have high blood pressure a year ago ... started fasting 7 months ago, my blood pressures been normal ever since

[@MY4HAPPYFACES]

@@thenewbrazy9997 yay I'm not alone

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Rock on!

[@johnnyblaze9158]

MOM OF 4 Same thing happened with me. I had hypertension, I was prescribed two different drugs that were supposed to regulate my BP, but they didn’t do anything but give my unwanted side effects. After 4-6 weeks of IM my BP returned to normal. Lost 10 kg in the process which helped a lot.

[@rachelsweets]

Congratulations everyone

[@sg1181]

Thank you for this video. My mother was hospitalized and she had high blood pressure but very low in sodium, she was also anemic and low in iron and was retaining a lot of water. I have been researching day and night to find out more so I can help her. So thank you again for sharing your knowledge with me so I can help her better.

[@allib9742]

I just went to my doctor last week for blood work and thyroid tests. All good! And......my blood pressure is 112/67. Low blood pressure. My doctor asked me if Im feeling ok. Haha! I have high energy!

[@thereturningboomerang]

What do you do after you find out you've been lied to your whole life? Build your knowledge base with great info like this! Thank you, Thomas! 🕺🙌🕺🙌🕺🙌🕺🙌

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

You’re welcome!

[@prokrousti5]

this guy you are taking advice from is on hormones (steroids)...."lie and do whatever it takes to get you to the next level "Lance Armstrong

[@peterkizer6163]

I am glad you distinguish between "cruddy table salt," and "good salt."

[@ewthmatth]

Sarcasm?

[@artful_spinning2319]

I just learned last year through research about carbohydrates and fluid retention, I so wished someone would have told me this sooner! I have struggled with high blood pressure for the past several years but now that I'm following a ketogenic diet it has gone completely away unless I splurge or get really stressed out! This knowledge should be out there for everyone!!!!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Now it is!

[@artful_spinning2319]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial yes 🤗🤗🤗

[@jennabest]

Okay Thomas, which is it, a decrease in NO or an increase? I had to turn on the captions because I thought you said "a decrease" and then said "this increase", sure enough that's what you said.

[@pichendanou4797]

This video was the first video that help understand the real cause of high blood pressure. I went on keto and intermittent fasting brought down my blood pressure from hypertensive crisis 180/110 to 128/83. I drive for a living so blood pressure stay high when I work long hour, on my day off my blood pressure is normal below average of 120/80 so now I only work 4 day a week to de-stress.

[@jodyjae]

My blood pressure is the same due to anxiety. How long did it take for you to bring it down?

[@startyappy8467]

Yeah How long did it take

[@matturner7763]

I watched my first Thomas Delauer video on November 29th. It inspired me to fast for the first time in my life. it lasted 20 days and now I'm so hooked on this. Big Thanks for the incredible videos that are so packed with so much knowledge.

[@lindagray8416]

When do you fast from is it morning till sunset please? Do you drink water to keep your fluid up?

[@matturner7763]

@@lindagray8416 I drink lots of water and coffee. Not that Starbucks crap but Waffle House coffee, only black. I do a 3 day fast each month

[@lindagray8416]

@@matturner7763 Thanks, yeh Starbucks is too strong for me, caffeine isn't a friend of BP and keeps you awake. I think Tea is better for you, I believe coffee can inhibit some nutrients, is that what Dr Bergs Utube says, he is OK too, but has a keto diet which is high in fat, probably not good for you either.... We can only fast if safe to do so! I couldn't for more than missing 2 meals. I would have to ask my Dr. As everyone should do first.

[@matturner7763]

@@lindagray8416 hmmmm are ya aware that the world of science had determined water is the best drink for the body and coffee is the 2nd healthiest since it's 90% water. Good luck with your diet

[@KETO.n.WRESTLING]

Amazing video Thomas!!! I used to have high blood Pressure while on the SAD diet. I was put on meds to manage it. I knew that I could control it by diet. I first tried a low salt diet, but just like you said, it only had short term results. Then I digged deeper into diets and came across the Keto diet. I first went into a low carb diet and then transitioned into Keto. My blood Pressure went down dramatically. I'm within the normal range now in fact perfect.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

That’s awesome!

[@lindagray8416]

Isn't it too much Calcium as well ? as I'm on BP tablets which block Calcium. Carbs are a fuel for energy and if we are sedate it has to come out in our heart beats I guess.

[@stephenbuck8046]

The "how it works" presentations work very well for me, and as of November 2018, have helped me lose some 75 pounds since March of 2018. My take from this video is about hyperinsulinemia, and is outlined as follows: carbs increase insulin; insulin causes kidneys to retain sodium and water; additional insulin increases insulin resistance; insulin resistance prevents absorption of magnesium and potassium; carbs increase nitric oxide; nitric oxide increases blood flow; increased blood flow tightens arterial walls; heart rate increases, blood pressure increases. Thank you for your hard work and the credible, legitimate references.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

75 lbs! Damn! Keep it up

[@techknowledgestuff]

But isn’t it recommended that people should eat foods with more nitric oxide like beetroot to control BP? Haven’t seen the video so the answer may be part of the video.

[@rkidd101]

@@techknowledgestuff well I’ve been consuming large amount of beets and it didn’t help my blood pressure one bit

[@lifeisreal5878]

Think that was not heard properly. Listen again to the but about nitric oxide. It's a decrease in production linked to higher insulin levels. Well done for your weight loss.

[@sivav7888]

Nitric oxide decreases when carbs is high. Less NO-> arterial walls narrows leading to high blood pressure. Pls correct me if i am wrong

[@MrOzzyblk]

Thomas, I know you must be getting some hate emails from someone. America has made BIG MONEY on people bring "fat, sick and nearly dead" The science you are sharing is priceless. I appreciate your help very much. For the longest we believed that fat was the villain, when it was insulin all the long. I'm in the process of regaining my health after have type 2 diabetes for 18 1/2 years. I'm off of all diabetic meds so far and controlling my blood sugars with keto and intermittent fasting. Also my blood pressure have improved. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Check out my rant video!

[@Kokujin21]

My dad and I did the DASH diet, and we did see a reduction in his BP. But, I also did find some studies published on doing the low carb-high fat version of the diet, which cut out the fruit juices and such. Participants saw a greater reduction in BP with that version all around, and the amount of sodium expelled in urine was the same for DASH and the DASH LCHF diet. So what we ended up doing was reducing a lot of that bad sodium, upping more of the potassium, reducing the amount of fruit juices and smoothies we consumed. Dad has been seeing BP averaging around 120-130 compared to 140-150.

[@jrstrange123]

One of your best videos yet bro.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you!

[@TyroniousRex]

This honestly blew my mind and goes against so many things I've heard but the people who've tried this have seen great results. Maybe I will too.

[@prophetinsight5075]

I would like to like this video 5 thousand times. Thomas is well a head of a lot of qualified doctors in this.

[@sherrymiller3527]

Longterm health is so much more important than quick, short term results.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Agreed

[@Nedsped0]

I love Himalayan pink salt! Sprinkle sprinkle on everything! 😄

[@hotwheel6663]

Yes been doing Keto for 6 months lost 35 pounds, But more importantly I dropped My Bp 25 points. I am off Bp Meds. The First diet I have been on that lowered My Bp as low fat diet and others never did. I am a believer in Keto.

[@ginacardarella]

Thank you Thomas I have learned so much more from you than 20 years from the so-called medical doctors that still believe in the DASH diet

[@fryerobert093]

I just started the keto diet 3 weeks ago and I've noticed my heartbeat has slowed down .before my heart was at around 100 beats a min now I can feel it's slowed down just being on the keto only 3 weeks

[@_orko]

I learn more here in one day than all the years of health classes growing up.

[@jfidelis46]

You take me back to my college human physiology classes all the time. Thank you Thomas! Strong work!

[@FrederickTSchurgerDC]

I definitely want to hear more about this high level of potassium that we used to eat. Please dive into that in another video!!

[@kevindantas3044]

Probably one of the best nutritional videos ever. Thank you.

[@LEE-kq9tq]

I had 2 days of cheats off keto. Xmas Eve and Christmas. Gained 8lbs of water. I could see it in my face and feel it in my hands b/c of carpal tunnel flared up. Also had blood work done when I was about 3m in to keto and my blood pressure dropped from constantly being in the high 140s/90's to 120's/80something.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

It’s nuts how little time it takes, isn’t it?

[@clarencerucker2590]

So I didn’t gain 10 pounds of fat over my keto holiday break?

[@peterkizer6163]

The "Holiday Cheat Season" is over for me. I completed a 16-hour fast two days ago to get myself back on track.

[@anitabruckner6762]

You are a life saver! You really helped me in my journey to lowering my blood pressure naturally!

[@Jamiedtol]

Thanks for the information on high blood pressure. What kind of daily routine would you put together if you had a serious case of high blood pressure.

[@lolitamaeweathers5015]

My doctor always tells me to avoid salt. It's the easy fix!! Good video; thanks again

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@brandonlance3601]

I did ketosis and my blood pressure went from 170/100 to 125/85 in a few days

[@mandybeck4322]

Great video! I do intermittent fasting and I've noticed if I break my fast with a high carb meal ( yes, I know you're not supposed to do that 😉) my heart pounds and my breathing gets heavy. Now I know why. Just more motivation to go full blown keto.

[@ketziagregorio5568]

this happens to me too!!!

[@gabrielortiz665]

Any update lm your BP? Thanms

[@smithjeannec]

Wow! Eye opening video. Great info to share with my customers who come into my store looking for supplements to help with high blood pressure.

[@sedge1957]

So which sort of salt is the best for our diet? And is it just one brand?

[@jamiecee4960]

Hmmmm. I may need this instead. Never would of thought of Carbs causing BP. Could be my issue. cause I do eat a lot and lots of sweets which I shouldn't do. I think carbs can cause Edema too.

[@JoshuaLoveofficial]

I don't carb cycle at all, but simply can never get lean. I've been on keto now for almost 3 years. I workout 5 days a week and follow a strict calendar of eating as well as IF. I basically have coffee in the morning, eat from 12-4:30pm and drink water after that. I eat mct oil, coconut oil, butter, broccoli, avocado, beef or chicken (sometimes pork). I rarely exceed 10 carbs a day. I get 7-8hrs of sleep a night. And yet I get frustrated because I look like I eat at mcdonalds twice a week. Not lean at all. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

[@JoshuaLoveofficial]

Other than my body fat percentage, I feel great. Its the best I've felt in years. So I'm reluctant to pass it off as something that simply isn't for me. My hormones may be out of whack, perhaps. I was a vegetarian for 22 yrs and just started eating meat 1 1/2yrs ago. I'm not fat, though. Just can't seem to get lean. I'll try breaking the fast with tons of vegetables and take out peanut butter; keep cheese down to a minimum and focus on avocados, olive and coconut oils.

[@dl-iy8jf]

@@JoshuaLoveofficial have u read the books. The obesity code.

[@dl-iy8jf]

@@JoshuaLoveofficial oh hm... yesterday i watch vegetarian stop being vegetarian. It has permanent impact I guess. Hmmm

[@dl-iy8jf]

@@JoshuaLoveofficial try stop coffee in the morning. Just back to basic. Only drink water in the morning.

[@dl-iy8jf]

@@JoshuaLoveofficial do fasting 24 hours once per week and increase 3 days in a week. 1 day fast 24 hours and 1 day off. Do it slowly

[@lattermanstudio]

SHARED! (Multiple times) ..... I landed in the ICU with low sodium (almost died) also again a few weeks later with ultra high potassium and nearly died a 2nd time..... very bad diet at the time ..... excellent video !!!! (Not sure how the potassium spike happened but I was ‘chugging a LOT of bananas when it happened)

[@jupitergodofgods59]

Another great video with valuable information. Thanks Thomas.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thanks for tuning in!!

[@michellebrown3927]

Thanks, for this information. I have high blood pressure. I going to do keto.

[@ThyGirlnextdoor]

Help please. How do I do a Keto diet to reduce my blood sugar without loosing weight? I'm 5"2' 111 lbs and I exercise. I'm not at typical type 2 diabetic, my family has MODY mature onset diabetes of youth. We were genetically tested and are all very trim. I started Keto, reduced all my tested blood sugars and got off my night dose of Lantus, which was only 10 units, because my blood sugar climbed at night. I'm just on one medication I hope to ditch too. Keto is definitely working for me, I just don't want to fade away. I'm also an RN preaching away to my family. Ha Thanks to all who answer.

[@chasefam3]

? For Thomas about a discrepancy at about 7:50 where you talk about Nitric Oxide. You mention a “decrease” in N.O. then you say “increase.” I thought it was good to increase N.O. levels, in fact, I started drinking red beet root powder from HumanN a few weeks ago because they say it raises N.O. and is very beneficial. Can you clarify for me? Maybe a video specifically about N.O. Would be good for all. Thanks for your videos! I have learned so much!

[@jarednordstrom6041]

LOVE THIS VIDEO! I get so fustrated with working in modern clinical medicine sometimes; it is overall operating on old information and there is such a lag of new evidence and best practice being implemented as standard practice! Thanks for always sharing good info Thomas and for sharing references!

[@JD-59]

Same here. I'm in Dietetics school right now, and my education seems only half evidenced based, the other half comes from real researchers and scientists on the internet. The things I learn for free are more valuable, how sad is that? I'm tired of the U.S. capitalist/ferengi model. LoL.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

It’s crazy how far behind they are

[@fatherleo4603]

This is what I have been thinking. Everytime I eat a high carb meal, especially the way I ate during the holidays, my heart just beats faster and with more force and I end up feeling like crap.

[@lindagray8416]

Carbs give us energy to do labouring work or exercise and if we don't it makes us feel off or higher pulse like you say. It's a fuel isn't it. Less or no carbs for blood pressure?

[@jmoosic]

Thomas please tell us your take on xylitol breaking or not breaking a fast

[@dennisb7930]

Wow great video I feel like I'm getting an education with you Thomas this is fantastic thank you much

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I’ll eventually start handing out diplomas

[@stamou5214]

Great vid but I cannot find anywhere the study published in the archives of internal medicine about the changes in BP and you have no reference of it in the description below. Can you share it?

[@Larry_Kabberga]

I have been fasting for 24 minutes and 33 seconds now, wish me luck. Update1: I had one small cheat (2 slices of pepperoni pizza) but other than that feeling great, the mental clarity is unbelievable. Almost 5 hours of fasting and counting. Update2: I am becoming addicted to The Jerry Springer Show. Autophagy started and is likely eating my brain cells.

[@marcmurphy5819]

Good luck you can do it, after the first few hours it gets more manageable. Drinking black coffee obv with no sweetners etc in it helps.

[@HelmetBlissta]

Naveed Ahmed can you elaborate on Ramadan please? Thanks.

[@marcmurphy5819]

@Naveed Ahmed Thomas did a video on dry fasting, as a more advanced form of fasting. In it he said that during a dry fast don't even take a shower if possible try not to get water on the skin. So I dare say to do a dry fast you would have to do it on your day off and a day when you pretty much can stay in the house and do nothing.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I lol’d

[@marcmurphy5819]

@Naveed Ahmed Good point :-)

[@russianpegs]

Does exercise help reduce blood pressure?

[@DanielGaeta13]

how does the ketogenic diet work if you're a diabetic? Is it at all possible to be on a keto diet and be a diabetic? Do diabetics have a problem with the keto diet and intermittent fasting or can they do one without the other?

[@MM-li8nk]

my blood pressure has gone up since going low carb/keto, coincidence? Who knows? I went my whole adult life not adding salt to anything, now add salt the last 1-2 years ago since really dropping carbs drastically (and upping good fats). My blood pressure was always good before despite a busy/stressful career. I retired 15 months ago, no worries whatsoever, eat low carb, some days strict keto, I IF about 18:6 5 days a week, very little alcohol (2 drinks a month, maybe), have great blood work including glucose, cholesterol, etc. yet the past 9-12 months its difficult to get my diastolic to around 80, mainly sits around 100. I am not considered overweight (177cm/77kgs, 54yo), I don't have inflammation (absolutely no pain or niggles anywhere), I rarely get a cold, I have clear skin/super healthy hair, I don't have severe menopause issues (Id say very mild), I am not Insulin Resistant, I take quality bioavailable mag and pot daily, so I am really at a loss as to why my blood pressure is high. Any ideas?

[@kenmitchell5605]

Should you decrease salt intake on a re-feed day if you normally follow a keto diet?

[@charisenterprise333]

Loved the informational video.. Thanks

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for tuning in!!

[@kimberleypowell7719]

I love your videos! They always inspire me to think MORE about my health and how I can create lasting good health. Thank you so, so much!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@KENTUCKY-MAMA]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial How much Potassium & Magnesium should we take ?

[@vittoriaconn958]

And here was my doctor, throwing hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril at me to get my BP down. And guess what? Hydrochlorothiazide INCREASES BLOOD GLUCOSE, which would have driven me from my current state of prediabetes straight to T2D, which would have made the BP even harder to control! Thank God I got wise, not many months into the meds. I cleaned up my keto diet, started 4g of taurine daily, planned my food so that I consume my 4700mg of potassium, and got my BP down to normal, at age 65. I detest drugs.

[@sonyas7422]

Wow that's awesome you got off the BP med! My doctor just prescribed same combo med in May. My BP went high after I broke my arm and had surgery. I went to ER several times while my body was adjusting to med. Got off the Hydrochlorothiazide cuz of sun rash. So now just Lisinopril. But it's hard sometimes eating what won't counteract with the Lisinopril. Says not to consume too much potassium rich foods. Which are the good foods I need. Yesterday my BP was in best range it's been since May, but not under the 120/80. Pretty close though. I'm almost reluctant to take it again cuz I don't want to see it increase. Did you get off med with your doctor advice? My BP goes up even at home cuz I'm anxious. I can feel my HR increase as the test is going. Thankful I'm feeling better, not back to where I was before April/May, but I have hope when I read comments like yours and others.

[@NK-wm6rm]

The American Way! great debunk and thanks for really simplifying all this information and sharing your passion for fitness and nutrition!

[@Amit67014]

Thanks for educating us Thomas ☺❤

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you for watching!!

[@sbsb4995]

Excellent episode

[@DavidReyes-dz7kd]

Do you recommend electrolyte supplements? Salt sticks etc. Is Powerade zero ok in keto? Should i stick to lemon water and pink himalaya salt?

[@nisadave]

Been on the Keto diet for 10 months lost 34 lbs have a very healthy BMI and my BP is 105/60. I also have a very high salt intake.

[@SaraFJones]

I searched for this because I had a salad twice a day for the last week and thought, it’s Friday I’ll have some pasta! I’m laying here wondering what is going on to my heart rate!

[@dennypatel2749]

hey Thomas plx make video how to speed up our muscle building process

[@Sandi533]

thanks for the explanation, now I need to watch it 10 more times. Complex? My doctor gave me blood pressure meds that had no impact on my blood pressure 144/90 higher. He added Metformin for blood sugar, eat less carbs, its great. Doctors don't tell you why or what happening, etc. I have a hard time maintaining perfect pressure and sugar. Hungry all the time. Seems like different things, but the related.

[@ezzcenter]

Love and respect from 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia ❤️

[@honkerton]

Keep up the great work Thomas!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

I plan on it. Thank you!

[@jimmcintyre4390]

❤️ this video. I now know why hypertension is associated with metabolic syndrome.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Exactly

[@tomk.8146]

Can you make a video about the warning signs of when to break a long term water fast, please? I`m on day four now.

[@minamarcos4390]

Cannot thanks you enough @thomas Delauer... can you make a video about good sugar levels if we have a meter so I can watch it

[@JoseArato]

I am starting keto. My. Blood pressure is high so this video is perfect for me. What about Keto and Diverticulosis? Is it recommended? Thanks! Amazing videos and very informative.

[@rkidd101]

Did it work ?

[@DragonRz76]

Hey Thomas, I have Ulcerative Colitis. Could you answer what kind of effect IF and Keto would have on that condition?

[@mixwiz]

Thanks for another outstanding video.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you for watching!!

[@Girz0r]

Great information!

[@candisehall3602]

Hey Thomas what about cold cuts that are free of Sodium nitrates and all natural?

[@clarencerucker2590]

Hey I just started IF with Keto, I have lost about 30 pounds in 6 months thanks to all the awesome content. But I can’t find any information on water infused with ginger, garlic, lemon, lime, and turmeric. Any help?

[@Ok-zt4lk]

Thomas what are your thoughts on the keto diet for someone that has gout? Thank you.

[@gustavomartinez2617]

So take more magnesium and potassium to deplete the excess of sodium and reduce blood pressure. But Thomas if we need more potassium I don't understand why they are sold in 99 mg not higher? Any clue

[@sharonspoetrycorner.1427]

You need Dr Bergs 1,000 mgs of electrolyte powder.

[@sherifhelmy3217]

From building muscle prospective insulin is the most anabolic way to unlock cell receptors especially post workout ... right?

[@3xCABG]

Free knowledge. We can become Dr.s just by watching these on youtube

[@blueNekos]

Awesome informative video Thomas, like Always it's very educational and life saving for those with blood issues and those that give Salt a bad rap. Keep teaching those Non Keto believers.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@AydinOdyakmaz]

Hey Thomas how does this work with my Amlopidian and Crestor drugs I take daily. I started the Keto on Jan 1st in the middle of a cold lots of variables . Hoping it all still works !

[@jessicaw9625]

Off topic, but do you ever discuss the diet you feed your little one? I would be very interested to hear that.

[@johnmassey7760]

Be very interested on your thoughts of "RESISTANT CARBS" I am a diabetic of some 15 years and although i removed most carbs from my eating program i have now been able to introduce these carbs with almost no effect to blood sugars..i cook potatoes (boil cut into 1/4's ) add butter salt/pepper then rest in fridge overnight and reheat the next day ..had no issues at all so far ..tried sweet and now trying white (Yukon gold) as a trail will post if i get any jump in sugars in blood..best John

[@DavidReyes-dz7kd]

New update video on OMAD plz. Advice and meal ideas. Thanks

[@samcampbell2048]

I've started the keto diet. But I'm afraid that I'm eating too much veggies. I eat alot of spinach, kale, cabbage, lettuce and asparagus. I know you've done a video on the best veggies to eat on the keto diet. But a video on roughly how much veggies you should be eating would be much appreciated

[@_Jayonics]

Can we get more likes on this. I think a meal plan from Thomas would be the best thing, maybe a 2 week meal plan of meals

[@thereturningboomerang]

Open your hand and look at it, that is a safe portion size to eat if you're spreading your meals out to 3-5 meals a day, the hand/palm size is a safe way to measure. If you're doing OMAD or IF I'd increase size just a tad-bit more. But most importantly, listen to your body. If you're getting tired after a meal, you might be eating to much.

[@LakerLife]

800 grams of veggies a day is ideal. :) Just google that statement above and you will be convinced.

[@FLJD427]

I eat MASSIVE veggies and do OMAD 5x per week with gym 4- days per week (fasted). I am in CONSTANT ketosis and burning body fat like an industrial furnace. EAT ALL THE VEGGIES YOU CAN - its mostly good fiber to feed our gut microbiome organisms (that reward us with super good short chain fatty acids for gut cells and reward mood hormones to brain to signal satiation too). The veggies also are pretty dense source of micro nutrients and certain non fat absorbable vitamins. I eat 10 cups a day of veggies sauteed and reduced down in coconut oil. ghee and/or natural non cured bacon drippings for flavor. Totally ketogenic and healthy. You are doing the right thing. But if still not hitting ketosis regularly then do some morning exercise (walk, move etc to circulate lipids and oxygenate blood - super healthy). Even if you are not showing deep ketosis you are still burning LIPIDS predominantly not glucose.

[@MsDestinedtoReign]

Sam Campbell if you feel you’re having to many veggies cut it back for a few days and see how you go. I started on Keto and I have been doing Carnivore/ Zero Carb’ OMAD for the last 4 months, feel fantastic no Veg’ whatsoever.

[@TaraDobbs]

Caught my man's cold and now doing the basic chicken noodle soup (Campbell's), orange spice tea and Meo electrolytes in water. Anything else I should do? My ketosis was knocked out again yesterday (and during the holidays (sweet potatoes, corn and mashed potatoes) and New Years eve with ice cream, I just wanted to celebrate, and my body said oh hell no, knocking me out of ketosis off and on for a few hours to a whole day) I don't feel like having bacon and eggs while I'm sick. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[@LisaSaffell]

Thomas what is a good way to make sure you are getting enough potassium in relation to sodium and what Keto food are best for insuring you get the best ratio? Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge! 👍🏻

[@lynnec3372]

Thank you for very informative vid. I am a cardiac RN and knew their was a relationship with elevated glucose & Hypertension and arterial wall slackness. I used to take Borage oil bc I heard it was good for cardiac vessels. Cant always find. Now I take L’Arganine. Western medicine is a little off kilter sometimes.

[@sslwwall4284]

And how does that magnesium fit in with this equation. My husband is insulin resistant and been on BP meds for 13 years. Need some of your awesome science to get the whole synergistic view on it!

[@RealGoldRealWealth]

You MUST check out Dr. Jason Fung's work. Please do it NOW. Your husband will love you!

[@psychwardfpv4353]

Hey Thomas love the channel! Just wanted your thoughts on using cream of tartar for a potassium supplement to achieve such a balance. And also what ratio of potassium vs. Sodium ? Hypothetically speaking of course. Lol Several times a week I make a concoction of lemon, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar with a small amount of ground ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cream of tartar, and pink H sea salt.

[@Jimfrenchde]

Are there any studies that show that Keto can help those with Atrial Fibrillation?

[@Be_Still_ps46.10]

Do you recommend a specific blood pressure cuff

[@mclyker]

What to do about Orthostatic Hypotension? Didn't have it before but down 65lbs. Stabilized weight, eating great... But getting dizzy everytime I stand up sucks.

[@geneveivanka6582]

Can low blood pressure do intermittent fasting? Or longer fasting?

[@patricksommerhalder7581]

Suggestion for content: beat root powder for blood flow

[@garygervais2255]

Where is the link to Redmond's realsalt?

[@SheilaBella]

This was very helpful. Can I supplement potassium?

[@TAngelo930]

Can you do a video on how to gain muscle on a ketogenic diet? As opposed to just maintaining current muscle mass? I find it a lot easier to gain strength and increase muscle when taking breaks from keto. I’m curious what your thoughts are on this.

[@SupremeOne55]

Do a video on packaged fruit juices... and differences between concentrate and non-concentrate fruit juices please.Are they good or bad for weight loss?

[@furkaan346]

potassium intake from cream of tartar. Have watched your previous video on it. Can you please give more insight on cream of tartar and using it as a source of potassium in comparison to veggies?

[@cristianluna6920]

You recently did a video on bone broth fasting, would a coffee fast have any beneficial effects?

[@JARODA9999]

Thomas, minor edit around 7:45-7:50... I don't know if anyone commented on this already - you could add a pop up correction at that point... "massive decrease in nitric oxide" then you say "this massive increase in nitric oxide" right after... no worries... super minor, but my mind was confused for a second... great video!!!! what are your thoughts about supplementing with a good quality potassium?