What I've Learned About the Root Cause of Hypertension

[@anomarnamloh7444]

My Blood Pressure when I went IF, Extended Fasts, Exercised Fasted and LCHF. Became an exerciser in 2007, became Certified Group Fitness Instructor and was on 3 BP Meds which did hardly nothing. Now I'm normalized and reversed Type 2 Diabetes 😁

[@DrTonyHampton]

Music to my ears More people need to hear testimonials like yours

[@premilabenjamin4444]

The prayer of faith will heal the sick. Believe on the LORD JESUS CHRIST and you will be saved you and your family.

[@MARINE76911]

@@DrTonyHamptonDoc what about pulmonary hypertension? No one covers this. Does the same apply, I mean are both essentially the same? God bless.

[@args50451]

I have white coat syndrome and every time I go to my cardiologist, we have to go through this. The main problem is that they take my blood pressure incorrectly (every time), my feet are hanging off the table, the nurse is talking to me, I've just had my EKG and have therefore sat up,etc, etc. The way your BP is taken matters!

[@DrTonyHampton]

💯

[@lornadeane8368]

I went keto but BP couldn't be controlled was 200/170 no matter which drugs,went carnivore keto us one shot of olive oil day ,BP 160/90 still going down

[@DrTonyHampton]

It definitely takes time How long have you been keto or ketovore

[@lornadeane8368]

@@DrTonyHampton a couple of years keto but ketovore since June that's when BP finally went down

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@lornadeane8368 That’s why I tend to be ketovore because it seems that the more meat I eat with periodic vegetables is the right fit for my body

[@lornadeane8368]

@@DrTonyHampton yes seems to work better for me too .thanks for what U do,I'm in Australia in Qld very hard to find Dr who believes in this ,so I've followed Dr Fung as I didn't tolerate diabetes drugs, Metformin depleted my B12 so badly I had to have shots,I wasn't told to take B12 I have neuropathy in feet n legs but have reversed type 2 and on no meds now

[@davem4193]

I was keto for 7 years and my BP would sometimes still be elevated. I switched to carnivore 20 months ago and my BP is always in the normal range now.

[@JoeJordan-t8h]

I just stopped eatin bread pasta chips taters all starchy fruit. I eat meat eggs veggies and milk. BP dropped like a rock. I mean really dropped !

[@jamescalifornia2964]

- Interesting for me is my mental health improvement since going low carbohydrate. It seems that carbohydrate _( SUGAR )_ is not good for anyone. It may not even be necessary ... ? 🤔

[@DrTonyHampton]

I totally agree that sugar is not only not necessary but the most dangerous substance that humans consume on a regular basis

[@deborahb6294]

Thanks for another great video- Doctor- I am learning a lot of my lower carb journey- and I am prediabetic so YES I bought a BS meter and take my fasting every morning-

[@lawyerwarrior]

Hi Doc this is a 🎤 drop! I am about 6 months into my Keto journey. I've lost 30 lbs and A1c is now 5.8 from 7.8. BP hovers in 119/70 range. My doctor said he is considering putting me on BP medication. However I am hesitant as I would like a little more time on Keto to see if BP can continue to improve. I heard that study you cited mention one year as good measuring point.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Of course everything I share is just for educational purposes but with your blood pressure in the ranges you just shared I can’t see any logical reason why you would need to take medication with the potential of side effects when you’ve achieved so much with your keto dietary change. Always remember that lifestyle changes should be the first step followed by medicine. Clinician tend to start medication to soon not giving lifestyle changes time to work Congratulations!!!

[@curiouskitten]

Lol, my avg was 110/65 (at the time) when my va doc couldn't convince me into statins. Then she offered me BP meds 😂 I told her to look at my average and refused her offer 😅

[@colleenbaptiste98]

After I changed my eating habit to LCHF one of the unexpected side effects was lowered blood pressure I was amazed. I've maintained this for the past 5 years. I've incorporated an excerise called "toxic dump" great exercise. Thanks Dr Hampton

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@sandyduncan3174]

@@colleenbaptiste98 LCHF?

[@ABIYAH1227]

My Hypertension is under control, I check it everyday at home. However, because of my recent illness it did rise but it is now back under control. Thank you my wonderful doctor for helping me to get off of all of those meds! I am so Grateful to God that He placed you in my life. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DrTonyHampton]

I appreciate every single word

[@mariehughey5390]

If if experts all agree and even if it’s based on good research, every study has outliers of 10-49%. We each have to look at ourselves, educate ourselves and do what’s best for ourselves. I’ve been dismissed and gaslit by a doctor or two. Some are just too busy. Some are arrogant a-holes. I have a doctor who listens and has actually apologized when wrong. Rare. Thank you Dr. Hampton for this channel.

[@rustypipes1369]

I was diagnosed as hypertension. My Dr. Had me on beta blocker metoprolol, amlodipine and lisinopril, I was having low bp readings and light headedness. My cardio finally took me off amlodipine but, it really didn't improve. Then he reduced my lisinopril by 10 mg but, since I went keto/ carni, I was still experiencing low bp and dizzyness. I finally stopped takeing lisinopril and just relied on metroprolol becase as a heart patient, I can't stop taking the beta blocker however, my bp numbers have moved closer to normal instead of really low. Occasionally, I'll test at or around 140/66 in the morning but, it's been better than before.

[@blacknurse7]

I think some folks are alcohol sensitive. Heavy alcohol use may be an independent risk factor for hypertension.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Very well stated. Alcohol can be consumed in moderation by many but we must always remember that the body considers alcohol a toxin.

[@susieunderwood4645]

Excellent video - thank you for this information. I've shared with family and friends💜

[@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham]

Informative as always, Doc. I agree with you.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks, Christian.

[@glaight6362]

Thanks Dr Hampton. My blood pressure recently increased for the first time and your work helps eleviate some of the fears around that.

[@Ally_416_Chic]

I've been clean keto since June 2021. I run 3x per week and strength train 3x per week. I try to hit my daily goal of 10K steps daily. Since being keto, I lost 20 lbs and I am now in a healthy weight range. My BP is 135/90 with medication that I take daily. I'm a bit frustrated because I believe I'm doing everything that 8 should be doing to lower my BP naturally. I expressed my frustrations with my doctor during my last visit and she is going to refer me to an endocrinologist because of my high LDL cholesterol, and another IM Dr for my BP

[@DrTonyHampton]

I think you’re doing a great job although it never hurts to get a second opinion. Nothing that you shared concerns me. Healing our vascular system sometimes takes time. And it definitely takes longer to reverse hypertension then it does to reverse conditions like type two diabetes So make sure your doctor looks for those conditions I talked about at the end of the video but if nothing is found just give it more time As it relates to the LDL cholesterol I would review the video in the show notes I recommend you consider a coronary artery calcium score test, LDL particle sizes, Apolipoprotein B/A ratio, and a fasting insulin level to determine your risk for cardiovascular disease The LDL cholesterol has a little value if not differentiated into particle sizes

[@Ally_416_Chic]

@@DrTonyHampton thank you so much Dr Hampton

[@marnasletten3988]

Another great video Dr. Tony

[@jamescalifornia2964]

👌 I agree .

[@navy80to04]

Thank you, from Columbia Illinois

[@DrTonyHampton]

Where is Columbia?

[@ConchiBuena]

The Mediterranean diet is like more or the same with a new name. Weight watchers, low-fat, eat salads and little bit of meat. Just the same thing. I really don't see any different. I agree with you Dr. Hampton it's just a way to do low-fat and have you eat the same amount of sugar or more

[@lmnop6938]

What about if you have a under lying condition? I have type 1 diabetes and my blood pressure always stays elevated.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I think even in your situation that if you keep your insulin level low, it will impact your blood pressure positively

[@dolly24242]

I definitely needed this video 10 years ago , this information is so clear to understand ! 😮

[@DrTonyHampton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robynoneal628]

Thanks so much for this video. What if I'm not on hypertension medications. My blood pressure averages 163/93. I was on Lisinopril and Amlodipine. My doctor took me off Lisinopril and I weaned myself off of Amlodipine because it makes pressure on my head severely and it feels like there is something constantly crawling around in my head. That feeling was very unnerving. I started taking some herbs and drinking hibiscus tea, Flor de Menita tea, Sarsaparilla tea, and sea moss. My pressure has come down from 185/100, but if I don't take those herbs it is up. I was eating fruit every day, brown rice, mostly fish, salad, and vegetables. I've had an autoimmune disease for over 25 years. I started Dr. Sebi's alkaline diet and it changed my life, it ended the chronic fatigue and pain (I was diagnosed with polymyositis) I had chronic fatigue and muscle weakness for that long. The muscle mass loss and weakness that caused me to lose strength in certain areas of my body are still with me. I've been remaining weak and my blood pressure is always high. I started on the carnivore diet 3 days ago and looking forward to seeing what happens with the blood pressure. This video was extremely helpful and I am eager to see how it comes down with the change of diet. Thanks, this has been more than my doctor has ever shared with me. Just to cut down on my salt intake.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I would try keto for 90 days Hypertension is more a sugar problem than anything else

[@plumeria8357]

Great information.

[@huntersquires7107]

Thanks, doctor. Another fantastic, informative video!!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks

[@roxiebot7482]

Thank you for all you do 😊

[@bartrobinson2103]

Excellent content once again!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks, Bart😊

[@jamesshelby3363]

Great info let me get started thanks doctor

[@DrTonyHampton]

James, you may have seen those Advocate Aurora billboards stating We Are All HUMAN! It's a journey, so expect struggle. Just never forget to keep fighting back 🙂

[@daughterofzion9642]

Great video!

[@audaciousbates]

Awesome video Dr. Tony!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks, Chuck. Hoping you are well?

[@shanebaird543]

My BP was looking great. I tried the mouth tapping trend from The Oxygen Advantage book. You tape your mouth shut at night. In three weeks my BP shot up to 155/85. It has taken two months to come back down and it still isn’t as good as it was pre tapping. I exercise daily, eat carnivore, take electrolytes.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Healing is in your future

[@ayyb6789]

Great video, very helpful 😊

[@DrTonyHampton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gaylegonzalez71]

expert opinion, that is spot on!

[@jamaalmaddox5145]

I have a question so I got sick with covid and shortly after I developed high blood pressure that wasn’t there before. Doc has me on meds. Besides lifestyle change what else could be affecting this?

[@CelineNoyce]

My blood pressure is not going down as much as I wish. Though it is in the 125/82 range, drastically dropping the insulin so far, hasn't really dropped it. Thinking of getting a Nitric Oxide supplement.

[@DrTonyHampton]

It really can take some time to normalize your blood pressure You are on the right track and I predict your natural nitric oxide with kick in very soon

[@carolridpath688]

Such an excellant teacher😊

[@DrTonyHampton]

Glad you think so!

[@mahaliajohnson2919]

could RAAS be an underline cause of hypertension if so what would you suggest?

[@mrstoner2udude799]

Great video

[@grantw7946]

Thanks Dr. Hampton.

[@DrTonyHampton]

You're welcome

[@MrBDezno]

Interesting easy to follow presentation. I reversed type 2 this year, but still have high BP. I wonder if I should have a more detailed thyroid panel done - not just TSH.

[@DrTonyHampton]

It won’t hurt to check along with the other recommendations at the end of the video TSH, Free T3 and T4, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies

[@marianmurphy5385]

The title of this video is about hypertension..but seems to be more about blood sugar. I’m watching this because my husband has always had very high blood pressure. He was due to have a hernia operation today, but was cancelled because of his high blood pressure. They want it better controlled first. He is reluctant to increase the medication ( which is already high) because he feel much worse, very light headed etc when medication increases. Sorry to be rambling on..but I am low carb because of insulin resistance..and wondering..is there a correlation between high blood pressure and high blood sugar. If there is, I might be able to get him to reduce fruit . He’s slim but has a sweet tooth.

[@Philippians2..10]

@@marianmurphy5385 exactly, that’s what most people miss is the connection between high blood sugar/insulin and high blood pressure. Low carb/keto diet beats DASH diet in scientific studies!

[@pipknight9300]

Thank you Dr. Very helpful.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LSA98]

Doc that carnivore diet had me very constipated. What can I do?

[@DrTonyHampton]

I would start by adding electrolytes, especially magnesium You may also want to increase your fluid intake and your fat

[@chadfitch3293]

Thank you Dr Tony!

[@DrTonyHampton]

My pleasure!

[@tonyromero8284]

Excellent video ❤thank you

[@DrTonyHampton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidcottrell1308]

GREAT JOB!!

[@DrTonyHampton]

I appreciate that David

[@frankmiller7721]

My top # is usually higher than the 120 level considered to be normal.

[@sherriedaubenmire3364]

64 yo female. T2DM ? Remission. Been less than 30 carbs consistently since june 2021. A1c now 5.3. Still have severe high blood pressure on 3 meds. Hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia was not fixed by this diet but I stopped crestor, zetia and fenofibrate oct 2021, and thats when my a1c dropped and first time ever had HDL above 50. And..feel my joint pain lessen a lot. My dr of course not on board with improved a1c, HDL he only hyperfocused on LDL count 283 and was pushing statin. I said no I dont feel well on it and my a1c dropped after stopping. Would really like to know more about salt sensitivity as I think Im one of the 3% that dont respond to keto as expected.

[@DrTonyHampton]

It appears you are on the right track Maybe testing for salt sensitivity is a reasonable option at this point

[@jackieburns5257]

I feel better with pink salt , not table salt. My sodium is low and I dont know why. Maybe because I dont eat processed foods or eat out

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@jackieburns5257 I think you got it. A diet low in carbs will naturally result in the excretion of sodium from the kidneys as well as magnesium and potassium, so people who eat this way have to replace salt in order to maintain balance 😊

[@jackieburns5257]

@@DrTonyHampton i am taking 300 mg of ibersarten and magnesium taurate 500mg, but it remains around 138/ 86 . High 140s without meds. My local doctor added amlodipin. Irinically she has never met me. Labs done and she contacts me to tell me her verdict. It increased when I stopped going to the gym last year ( during a job search). I want to reach 120/ 80 .

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@jackieburns5257 I think you will. It does take longer to achieve your goals when it come to blood pressure compared to blood glucose. I would hang in there for now

[@petergosenya3027]

Thank you! Much respect

[@DrTonyHampton]

You're welcome!

[@KJSJR2]

07:02 . Does this almost seem to suggest that a spike in blood pressure after a bolus of sodium is just physiological? It often confuses me when I hear/see that alcoholics, smokers, and/or Average American Dieters have HTN. I wonder if the hypertension is actually an appropriate response to super high sodium and/or alcohol. I mean if they correct as soon as the diet does... I suppose there may be a significant group that doesn't show an acute blood pressure change, one way or the other.

[@DrTonyHampton]

It is true that some people whose hypertension has existed for years may struggle to have the physiological improvements necessary to reduce their blood pressure, but that’s rare It’s also true that it typically takes a little longer for the blood pressure to reverse compared to what quick responses for the blood sugar And as you can imagine there are many factors that raise your blood pressure including lack of sleep or stress therefore it’s important for people to think about the totality of lifestyle changes as they work on their blood pressure

[@cbcarmack128]

About all we have to do here in the Southeast is eat but, I am from Northwest Alabama and been Carnivore for over 15 months! My hypertension is history along with type 2 diabetes and acid reflux! Blood pressure was 121/65 and A1C went from 10.1 to 5.5!

[@DrTonyHampton]

Amazing

[@gastonkydd]

Great info from the caribbean

[@DrTonyHampton]

I will be in Costa Rica in January. What part of the Caribbean are you located in? We will be there filming the Reversed Carnivore documentary with Charles Mattocks, Dr. Berry, Dr. Chaffee, Maria Emmerich, Dr. Kiltz, Bella, Kelly, and Dr. Ovadia.

[@cherylreed4377]

Ive been doing low carb no sugar for almost 2 years but havent lowered my bp without meds that being said i feel like it does control my bp better - ive been on meds since my fourth child was born at 35 and im now 69 so wondering if that makes it harder to get off of? I dont exercise as consistently as i should so that is another issue too - my ldl has been out of range for years but I can't take the med nor do i want to take it- it hurts my liver and now i have a weird autoimmune liver disease - its all so confusing

[@brendaandrandyking4126]

Through having angina like attacks they found me to have tiny blockages micro vessells.....called small vessell disease

[@brendaandrandyking4126]

Can small vesell blocked disease cause my high bp cause it causes me to have heart skipping then ot goes into angina like attacks

[@manojlogulic4234]

Hi all, can someone give me a hint why my blood pressure is not going down on carnivore diet or keto. I lose 40kg, lose diabetes, lose mental problem, improved everything, my heart is good, having energy to run 10kg and breathe on nose, I have overnight insane erection this is sign of good cardiovascular system…basically every is better then ever before except my blood pressure, it just refuses to go down it’s on average 150/100. But here is a strange thing, before when I was obese and have high BP I know I was metabolically unhealthy and once I implemented keto diet and lose 30kg I remember my wife measured my BP and it was 120/80 later when I go to carnivore diet to further healing I noticed my BP is high. All blood markers are perfect…any hint will be much appreciated since this make me crazy. Thank you. 🙏

[@DrTonyHampton]

I am so happy that you’ve been successful with so many aspects of your health using the carnivore diet. For some people it take longer to heal their blood vessels, and that may be your story But it’s also important to think about causes of secondary hypertension So make sure that your clinician has looked into these other areas before assuming that you need more time with carnivore Here are some things to consider and of course you can search secondary hypertension so that when you see your clinician, you both can come up with a plan Here is the list Aldosteronism Cushing syndrome Hyperparathyroidism Pheochromocytoma Kidney disorders Thyroid disease Obstructive sleep apnea Kidney disease Obesity Adrenal Renovascular hypertension Alcohol abuse Aortic coarctation Endocrine disease Medication side effects

[@manojlogulic4234]

@@DrTonyHampton Thank you very much for amazing hints doctor I really appreciate your time and effort to help me. About secondary hypertension, I tested kidneys doctor said they are enlarged since I was diabetic before but other then that they look good, blood markers for kidney are perfect, filtration over 60, thyroid hormones perfect, liver doctor said he didn’t see this good in long time, aldesteron, cortisol, epinephrine all good from blood. I do feel sometimes slightly pain in my pancreas area but I always thought it’s because I exercise like crazy. But C-peptide from pancreas was good before and now on carnivore is even better. How can I check my blood vessels, is there any treatment you will suggest, maybe CAT scan? My fasting insulin is 5 so it’s not like insulin irritate my blood vessel. I do feel neuropathy in my left leg specifically if I consume oil or excess rendered fat, don’t know why is that. Anyway, thank you a million time for trying to help me, I’ll save list you write and will check everything you suggested. 🙏

[@jackieburns5257]

Low nitric oxide levels? Higher body fat ratio? I read one study from Canads that showed blood pressure in blacks remains elevated at night. Neo 40 supplement helps many.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Have not recommended Neo 40 yet (new to you) but agree that nitrite oxide should in theory provide benefits for HTN and erectile dysfunction

[@jackieburns5257]

@@DrTonyHampton only problem is that is causes bloodshot eyes.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@jackieburns5257 That’s definitely a problem I guess it’s trial and error Planning to explore this more Thanks for bringing it up

[@curiouskitten]

Haven't BP measures been lowered recently? What used to be normal, your doctor wants to prescribe pills.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Based on JNC8, we considered individuals with systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥90 mmHg as hypertensive; whereas, based on 2017 ACC/AHA, those with SBP ≥ 130 mmHg or DBP ≥ 80 mmHg [4] were considered hypertensive.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Would definitely investigate salt sensitivity Would get calcium score. If zero, would share with your doc that The American heart association does not recommend statins for people with diabetes and zero calcium scores There this with your doc: www.ahajournals.org/doi/epdf/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001040

[@CelineNoyce]

Funny both my Primary Care and the Cardiologist she consulted wanted me on them.. with no diabetes and zero calcium score.

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@CelineNoyce I have found that many of my colleagues are not up-to-date as the new recommendations for the American heart association were only released in March 2022

[@ccamire]

You have to choose between consuming carbs or salt I live in Spain. The med diet is a myth. First between all these countries, we eat totally different. Second in Spain, we eat lots of saturated fat, wine and meat. these diet recommendations are totally useless.

[@DrTonyHampton]

As well as confusing 🤷🏾

[@MegUSN52]

I was doing Keto and Intermittent fasting. I did lose weight and had no issues with arthritis. I felt better. However, I had a kidney stone and was for the first time in my life was at the low end of high cholesterol. Now, I am in hypertension stage 2. Three of my primary care doctors have told me that Keto is neither kidney nor heart friendly. All three recommended the Mediterranean Diet or low fat diet/DASH diet. I’ve also had a nutritionist tell me the same thing. Keto is great, until it isn’t.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Maybe share this with them:www.healthline.com/nutrition/23-studies-on-low-carb-and-low-fat-diets

[@DrTonyHampton]

I would also share this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIHTip6hhaaKaLs

[@wantshelamokgohloa641]

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[@KathrynBraithwaite-oj3zc]

Emotional trauma

[@tanyamorales8593]

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[@Dave_McKansas]

I appreciate the thanks people are giving but I'm over 15 minutes into a video about Hypertension and haven't learned anything about Hypertension. I would trust you more if you didn't "click bait" your titles.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I sometimes present foundational information that helps provide some context. Appreciate your feedback but curious if others felt the same way?

[@janeirenew]

Thank you doctor. I learnt a lot about hypertension through you unbiased presentation and I must say it was very informative and helpful. God bless you🙏

[@DrTonyHampton]

@@janeirenew Thanks. My only goal is to share my perspective so that more people understand the WHY behind the reasons so many suffer from so-called “chronic medical conditions” most of which are reversible