You are 'Right-on-the- money here Dr Dave, a proven protocol by myself. My medics were telling me to reduce my Potassium levels which did nothing for my BP. A change of diet with higher potassium concentration foods solved the condition, and naturally too. No Lisinopril ACE inhibitor any more and no coughing 'side effects' either. Thanks for revealing this protocol to all who will listen.
@drdaveclayton20 күн бұрын
Wow, great story. Thanks for sharing!
@TheGravitywerks2 күн бұрын
Coconut water, dried apricots, black strap molasses.....
@JishnuVenkatramКүн бұрын
I just started lisinopril but my doctor didn't say anything about increasing potassium
@swillson1907Ай бұрын
Dr Clayton now you are exactly what a doctor should be. Your explanation of the root cause of HBP and the visual illustration is amazing and informative. My doctor has never even mentioned potassium and how it greatly affects hypertension. He just keeps cranking out the meds, when the real problem is not eating enough of the right healthy foods. God bless you sir! “Knowledge is Power”🙂And knowing and applying this will drastically help so many people, Thank you so very much!
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Appreciate the kind words and vote of confidence. Thanks for your support!
@gerrym-cat711921 күн бұрын
Best explanation of the mechanism of high blood pressure I’ve seen on KZbin! Simple and concise enough for the layman! Kudos!
@drdaveclayton21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated!
@TimJohnston911Ай бұрын
Here’s a weekly meal plan compliments of Chat GPT: Creating a meal plan to meet the daily requirement of 4700 milligrams of potassium involves incorporating a variety of potassium-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, dairy products, and lean meats. Here’s a sample weekly meal plan: ### Monday - **Breakfast**: - Smoothie with a banana (450 mg), spinach (540 mg), and Greek yogurt (240 mg) - Whole grain toast with avocado (300 mg) - **Snack**: - Orange (240 mg) - **Lunch**: - Quinoa salad with black beans (610 mg), cherry tomatoes, and cucumber - Baked sweet potato (450 mg) - **Snack**: - Handful of almonds (200 mg) - **Dinner**: - Grilled salmon (780 mg) - Steamed broccoli (460 mg) - Brown rice ### Tuesday - **Breakfast**: - Oatmeal with sliced banana (450 mg) and raisins (320 mg) - **Snack**: - Carrot sticks (390 mg) - **Lunch**: - Lentil soup (731 mg) - Mixed green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers - **Snack**: - Apple (195 mg) - **Dinner**: - Chicken breast (410 mg) - Mashed potatoes (630 mg) - Steamed spinach (840 mg) ### Wednesday - **Breakfast**: - Greek yogurt (240 mg) with sliced kiwi (315 mg) - **Snack**: - Strawberries (200 mg) - **Lunch**: - Turkey sandwich with avocado (300 mg) on whole grain bread - Side of mixed greens - **Snack**: - Celery sticks with peanut butter (250 mg) - **Dinner**: - Beef stir-fry with bell peppers (200 mg), broccoli (460 mg), and brown rice ### Thursday - **Breakfast**: - Smoothie with mango (325 mg), spinach (540 mg), and Greek yogurt (240 mg) - **Snack**: - Handful of pistachios (290 mg) - **Lunch**: - Chickpea salad (450 mg) with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese - **Snack**: - Banana (450 mg) - **Dinner**: - Baked cod (430 mg) - Quinoa (310 mg) - Steamed green beans (260 mg) ### Friday - **Breakfast**: - Whole grain cereal with milk (380 mg) - **Snack**: - Orange (240 mg) - **Lunch**: - Black bean burrito (600 mg) with avocado (300 mg) and salsa - **Snack**: - Pear (205 mg) - **Dinner**: - Chicken breast (410 mg) - Roasted butternut squash (450 mg) - Steamed asparagus (270 mg) ### Saturday - **Breakfast**: - Greek yogurt (240 mg) with sliced banana (450 mg) and honey - **Snack**: - Handful of cashews (187 mg) - **Lunch**: - Tuna salad (270 mg) with mixed greens and cherry tomatoes - **Snack**: - Apple (195 mg) - **Dinner**: - Pork chops (600 mg) - Baked potato (610 mg) - Steamed carrots (390 mg) ### Sunday - **Breakfast**: - Smoothie with mixed berries (200 mg), spinach (540 mg), and Greek yogurt (240 mg) - **Snack**: - Handful of walnuts (125 mg) - **Lunch**: - Lentil stew (731 mg) - Side of mixed greens - **Snack**: - Kiwi (315 mg) - **Dinner**: - Grilled shrimp (240 mg) - Brown rice - Steamed broccoli (460 mg) ### Key Tips - Adjust portion sizes as needed to meet your daily calorie and nutritional needs. - Incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables to ensure you’re getting a range of nutrients. - Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
@icandivideos5743Ай бұрын
Thank you SO much! Its a great start for me. I appreciate that you took the time to do this and share with us!
@maralfniqle5092Ай бұрын
Thank you this is awesome
@elizabethjupp8641Ай бұрын
Thank you
@gotdamnimin21 күн бұрын
I can't afford
@DrKniz20 күн бұрын
Wth
@jamesweinkauf8406Ай бұрын
I have not had this explained as plainly as you did. Thank you for sharing!
@grace-fc2kfАй бұрын
This doctor made the info very plain and simple. As an RN for many years, even my A&P professors stumbled through this. A true teacher, indeed. Thank you, sir.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Thank you! From one professional to another, your comment is touching.
@drdbaileyАй бұрын
Why is my doctor concerned about my borderline high Potassium levels? Is dietary Potassium reflected in the blood panels?
@barbarawienand5657Ай бұрын
What if you have CKD. Some Bp meds contraindicated Potasium slightly elevated.
@ruthelainefry207613 күн бұрын
This is the best and clearest explanation off high BP I have watched . Thank you , I now know what to do to fix things .
@jerryjohnson9531Ай бұрын
This is the best explanation of what causes high blood pressure and how each category of medication works. Thanks.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Thank you for the your kind words. Appreciate your support!
@lindaleslie5634Ай бұрын
When I increased my potassium supplementation to 5,000 mg/day in divided doses, my BP has completely normalized. Since it’s difficult to determine my exact sodium intact, I found this amount of Potassium supplementation has allowed my Sodium/Potassium pump to find balance. BTW, I’m 70 years old 😊 🙋♀️💖🇨🇱
@drdaveclayton29 күн бұрын
Awesome story! Thanks for sharing!
@KashifJavedForex21 күн бұрын
which supplement you use to take 5000 mg/daily? Most supplements are only 99mg
@FuturesBrizio17 күн бұрын
@@KashifJavedForex i found pure potassium powder on Ebay. 1/8 teaspoon of that is 470 mg alone. so if you did a whole teaspoon through out the day that alone would give you almost the full amount recommended above and beyond food sources.
@soilrocktree5 күн бұрын
How long did it take for it to lower?
@soilrocktree5 күн бұрын
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@michaelfforteАй бұрын
Most people don't realize the time and effort Dave puts into the amazing graphics to help us understand the science behind his content. Another amazing and helpful video.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Best comment ever! Sometimes it's tempting to cut corners and catch up on sleep instead. It's all this positive feedback that drives me to keep working on it until it's good enough for you. Appreciate the props!! Thanks for watching and for the comment.
@pieguy279Ай бұрын
This is the first video of yours I've watched, very informative.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Much appreciated!
@msend871417 күн бұрын
Thank you Dr. Clayton. You are the first Doctor here to give a clear explanation even explaining Hyperaldosteronism. My Doctor gave me Spironolactone 25 mg, he also stated it's mostly passed on from parents. I am going to incorporate more potassium foods in my diet while monitoring my blood pressure. x
@marcinwaach7639Ай бұрын
Before increasing potasium in diet its good to check actual level of potasium in blood.
@vginnmusa312828 күн бұрын
@@marcinwaach7639 most potassium is INSIDE the cell, not in the blood/serum.
@CsmaleАй бұрын
Magnesium taurate helped me, along with B1 - thiamine, and I ditched the hydrochlorothiazide. Improved my hypertension immensely.
@judithackert1928Ай бұрын
I love the root cause education! This is the best Explanation for high blood pressure. I just started watching you today and I subscribed because of this video and can’t wait to watch all the rest of your vids! Please keep it up, we need doctors who will explain root causes and helpful fixes.❤
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Many thanks for the kind words!
@Walter-ox7rcАй бұрын
Hey congratulations on your KZbin plaque. You have good content and a good channel.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Thank you!! Lots of hard work behind the scenes but the recognition was nice. Thank you for watching and for the kind words.
@hctim96Ай бұрын
Plaque.... is that a pun?
@nicholassteel5529Ай бұрын
First time ever someone explained this perfectly. I am grateful. Thanks Doc🙏👍
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Appreciate the props. Thanks for watching!
@MichaelSmith-lm5slАй бұрын
80/20 Summary Potassium Deficiency: Major cause of high blood pressure. Kidney Regulation: Low potassium triggers kidneys to increase blood pressure. Effective Solution: Increase potassium intake through diet or supplements. Research Support: Potassium can lower blood pressure as effectively as medications.
@Gray-TodayАй бұрын
NO multivitamin offers the daily requirement of potassium. No doctor quantifies the term "major cause." No home blood test device is available to test for potassium. We are left to experiment on ourselves, as usual.
@maralfniqle5092Ай бұрын
Thank you for the summary.
@MoshePGuedesАй бұрын
@@Gray-Today hmm like big pharma doesn't like us to be healthy.
@Lorna-JWB28 күн бұрын
@@Gray-Today there are potassium SUPPLEMENTS outside of MULTIVITAMIN. I spent so much time on BP medication and lowering sodium only to have little or worse results. When I increased my potassium without deleting sodium, my blood pressure went down quite a bit. I did not take a potassium SUPPLEMENT (yes, I think if most people read the back of their multivitamin jar they will see it has little to know potassium but there are potassium SUPPLEMENTS as the commenter said), but I just ate potassium rich foods. It didn’t take loads of avocado and kiwi to get it down. Plus I ate blueberries for other blood pressure lowering properties.
@bme749122 күн бұрын
I'm 70 and I was running a bit high (130/80) but it turned out to be a combination of dehydration and low minerals (due in part to a low carb lifestyle). There was never a need for drugs. Drank more water (3L/day) and started eating more of things like salmon, nuts, dark, leafy vegetables, avocados, yogurt, etc. and now I'm at ~115/68.
@franceswood833720 күн бұрын
Nowadays 130/80 isn't considered high for your age because apparently medical opinions about blood pressure levels have changed 😊
@bme749120 күн бұрын
@@franceswood8337 I guess my doctor hasn't gotten the memo.
@pycontiki20 күн бұрын
I would be very happy at 130/80
@jwoo2224 күн бұрын
130/80 sounds pretty damn good to me. I think doctors like it lower because it means they can push more medication. 😉
@Total_Body_Fitness_USAАй бұрын
Obesity is another main cause. Not to mention all the processed foods that are loaded with sodium. Lack of exercise is another one. Stiff arteries due to low nitric oxide, plaques, age, etc... Potassium and even magnesium deficiency can also cause heart rhythm problems as well. Great video and good to hear a conventional medicine doc point this out. I'm trained in functional medicine and always looking for alternative ways to help people lower blood pressure.
@ConnieBrown-gu6bbАй бұрын
@@Total_Body_Fitness_USA sodium is no longer implicated in high blood pressure
@Total_Body_Fitness_USAАй бұрын
@@ConnieBrown-gu6bb I've been in healthcare 30+ years trained in integrative functional medicine and sodium can increase blood pressure. As a matter of fact, if you are low in potassium, the increase is even greater. I have a PhD in human physiology and you have to understand how sodium works in the body. The more sodium you have, the more water you retain as water follows sodium. For example, people think they can drink a lot of water to get hydrated, but that is not correct! Water alone doesn't hydrate the body as you need electrolytes, and if a person is dehydrated you will see a decrease in BP and vice-versa. So, regardless of what theories you may hear on the internet, just know that sodium plays a huge role on BP, especially in someone with underlying health issues related to the cardiovascular system. The main question should be - does sodium cause high blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals? The short answer is NO! However, that answer is more complicated because there are many other variables involved like potassium, calcium, and magnesium which can all cause fluctuations in blood pressure, BUT most of those fluctuations remain in a normal range. So, does sodium cause high blood pressure? The answer is yes and no depending on the overall health status of the individual. Thanks for your comment!
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Great comments. Thanks for the contribution!
@brook280Ай бұрын
sodium is not a problem unless you eat too much sugar
@krefcenzАй бұрын
We must also guard against too much potassium or hyperkalemia. Some high blood pressure medication‘s cause your body to retain potassium. So potassium blood test while you make the transition are important. I had a value of 5.3. And had to discontinue my potassium citrate supplements because of the risk to my kidneys. I worked with my primary care physician and now I have a value of 4.8 which is high normal.
@meta5291Ай бұрын
@@krefcenz Some increase, some decrease, so beware.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Good point, and a great reminder to always talk to your doctor when changing medications or supplements. Thanks for watching!
@VK-wx8bjАй бұрын
Talking to doctors about it is absolutely useless. They only know and recognise one thing, which are blood pressure pills supplied by Bigpharmas.
@NatureScapesStudioАй бұрын
@@drdaveclayton that is the ideal. The truth is we don’t all have access to drs who are knowledgeable that we can trust. I fired them all and am on my own.
@jennyroodt7588Ай бұрын
@@krefcenz Yes, my BP Medication Telmisartan advises against taking a pottasium supplement. So it's a catch 22 situation. But certainly worth trying to get off the meds.
@lisalinnae984428 күн бұрын
This is one of the best videos !! I just had a blood panel: deficient in Pottassium. Just subscribed. Thank you. L
@OttoBoyАй бұрын
Been hypertensive for almost three decades now. Am currently on Metoprolol and Amlodipine. Also on Losartan but will soon be swapped out for Lisinopril. Went through a serious change in lifestyle (food, exercise, sleep) about 18 months ago and saw improvements in just about every vital and blood panel marker over the past two physicals - HDL/LDL/triglyceride was exceptional. Potassium level was in the middle of “normal” range. BP was the only vital still a little high on first readings of the AM - about 131/83. This would eventually drop to 118/73 after about 10 minutes. I’ve been taking one daily potassium supplement (standard 99mg) for about a year but BP has now been holding fast at the low-130s/low-80s for some reason. I watch my sodium but don’t avoid it, take magnesium, zinc and boron, along with many supplements that are supposed to help with BP.
@lolly_breadАй бұрын
Sodium/salt is not the boogeyman we've all been sold. It's crucial for good health. Of course overuse of anything may not be ideal, but don't reduce salt out of your diet too much. Look up research, and also trust your instincts, rather than relying on pharma-owned-and-incentivized GP advice.
@maryn.4492Ай бұрын
Good salt is needed. Not regular table salt. Redman's , Himalayan, or Quality sea salt.
@w1975bАй бұрын
@@lolly_bread yes, it's when people consume too many carbohydrates that the body holds onto more sodium and water than it should, increasing blood pressure. Professor Bart Kay has a recent video on this subject. He is a nutritionist and specialized in cardiovascular study.
@annettewebster411323 күн бұрын
@@OttoBoy 99 mg of Potassium is nothing since we need 4,700 mg/day.
@frankreyes1264Ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Clayton, I am 68 years old and I have suffered from HBP for years, I work for years in natural herbalist supplements and I just add to my diet a potassium and NO=Nitric Oxide supplements and yes my blood pressure is now in the normal range. BTW my medication is Lisinopril 20 mg that now I am taking 1/2 cutting the pills to 10 mg. Once again thank you so much and please keep your good work we appreciate MD like you. Frank R.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your success.
@arlrmr7607Ай бұрын
Frank, you wrote: "I just add to my diet a potassium and NO supplements." *Well, what actual food did you add?*
@frankreyes1264Ай бұрын
@@arlrmr7607 I wrote NO is Nitrites Oxide. Thank you
@mrmyblessednest1722Ай бұрын
@@arlrmr7607 his comment NO supplements, means NO stands for nitric oxide, not the word no. Not sure if that is helpful. So he did use a supplement it was a nitric oxide supplement
@sumghai77718 күн бұрын
My 81yrs old FIL is going thru a terrible time with his BP. He’s having these dangerous spikes(200) almost daily. Everyday is like a rollercoaster. His meds r not helping much n he suffers from terrible side effects. It’s so very heartbreaking to watch him suffer everyday but not being able to do anything…HELP!!
@jacobavalkenburg9308Ай бұрын
Every person is different and also no one have the same blood pressure. Just like cholesterol. It is high because big farma can get a lot of money out of this “problem”
@SammywhatАй бұрын
This is MUCH appreciated, Dr. Clayton. Thank you for educating us like you do. Love the science behind the recommendations!! 🙏
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Appreciate the kind words and vote of confidence. Glad to hear that this is resonating with you. Thanks for watching!
@paulavukonich767914 күн бұрын
Thank you for this very important information!
@allme7425Ай бұрын
Excellent explanation with visual not found anywhere else-ty
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@minnus222Ай бұрын
Never seen such an explanation. Great work...
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Thank you!
@lindajohnson49016 күн бұрын
I had really high blood pressure for years. I started taking just one little potassium supplement every day and my blood pressure is finally normal.
@ChristineDelg9 күн бұрын
This is very informative! I have to remember it to lower my blood pressure.
@pinkoceanflower3045Ай бұрын
Excellent video explaining the blood pressure. Thank you Doctor. 👍
@TimJohnston911Ай бұрын
Based on my research, here’s what a one day supply of potassium might look like: 2 bananas (800mg), 8 ounces of coconut water (600mg), 1 Avocado (800 mg), 1 Kiwi (200mg), 2 Oranges (400mg), 1 cup of dried apricots (1500 mg), 1/4 of a cantaloupe or honeydew melon (400mg). This will get you to 4700 mg.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
I can't argue that. Looks tasty and effective! Thanks for watching!
@maralfniqle5092Ай бұрын
Great breakdown thanks, though not good for IR
@lucylee4213Ай бұрын
@@TimJohnston911Tim, That's great, thank you. Yeay, that's an awful lot of fruit and a person might end up with too much potassium which must be balanced against other chemicals in a human body. It's a careful question of a healthy balance. Too much of one thing can be dangerous but yes it might lower a high BP reading. Sadly no doctor will tell us what you have told us because they just want to feed us pills and more pills. I tried eating much of what you mention and it messed with my toilet habits. But even blood pressure tablets dont actually work. My sister is on them. I know others who take them and still their blood pressure isn't at the magic number. Ahhh, also, in the USA they are trying to say blood pressure needs to be 110 over 70. Why - cos they want to make more money by making more people take their money making pills 👁👁 Thanks for listing the goodies 🤗
@jellybeanvinkler4878Ай бұрын
@@TimJohnston911 wow, great, but that would far exceed my daily calorie count (weight gain), and not much protein there!
@Solo-_-..Ай бұрын
@@TimJohnston911 thanx.. my BP lowered.. Now my BG is 450… mmm.. No thanx
@theholyearthgod1363Ай бұрын
My pressure started going significantly up in my 20s. My ENTs were attempting to treat/cure my heavy pressure and vertigo inside my inner ear. They prescribed anti histamine and decongestants. Those meds immediately raised the pressure and its never come down. And I'm 71 with the same heavy pressure and vertigo. Eustacian tube disfunction
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Sorry to hear it. Thanks for watching and sharing your story!
@skinnydee1886Ай бұрын
I was suffering from Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) for a few years. I took a blood test and it showed that my Vitamin D level was low. After supplementing with Vitamin D3 and K2 for about a year, it went away. It's now 4 years since I'm Vertigo-free! Thank God!
@landolavie9466Ай бұрын
How about people with kidneys damage? Even they are still at early stage, stage 1 or stage 2. Would potassium be harmful for their kidneys. I’m a kidney patient. I’ve been told to avoid food with high potassium, such as banana, avocados, etc.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Great question! Low potassium intake actually contributes to the progression of kidney disease. Talk to your doctor about what is the safe level of dietary potassium for you. Here is a reference explaining more: Urinary Potassium Excretion and Progression of CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2019 Mar 7;14(3):330-340. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching :)
@karenquick8737Ай бұрын
Dr. Clayton, I have a tendency to have low blood pressure and have ended up in the ER because of it. The last time I was in, the Dr. found that my potassium level was low, so he stopped my water pill and also the Lisinopril. This has been over a year now and my BP has been normal since. I do eat a banana a day and I also take a supplement.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Glad to hear it - no meds and normal blood pressure. Awesome! Thank you for sharing.
@karenquick8737Ай бұрын
@@drdaveclayton you're so welcome!!
@sharonwright-greene3283Ай бұрын
Hello can you share which supplement you take? and congrsts on no Med, that awesome
@sharonwright-greene3283Ай бұрын
@@karenquick8737 Can you share what supplement you are takiing? Thank you
@hf..7271Ай бұрын
@@sharonwright-greene3283 Potassium Supplement. Lower BP, chose Potassium Citrate it’s more easy on digestive and for easy absorption . Also combine with food that contains potassium into your daily diet ! Prayer for healing .
@macheadg5erАй бұрын
Excellent video!
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@exxzxxeАй бұрын
Thanks!! I am 85 and have had high blood pressure since age 16. Never heard this.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Glad to hear that this resonated with you. Appreciate the compliment!
@exxzxxeАй бұрын
@@drdaveclayton You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
@obagunleadedoyin47927 күн бұрын
Really? Wow!
@exxzxxe27 күн бұрын
@@obagunleadedoyin479 Yes- specifically what I had not heard was the dialog starting at 1:55 in video, with the mechanisms (cause-effect) of the kidney- blood pressure interaction mechanisms. Very helpful.
@mohammadadil776319 күн бұрын
Totally agree Dr. None of the physicians are advising like rather they stress on taking medicine throughout the life. Thanks for the advice to all the relevant.
@mohammadadil776319 күн бұрын
But if you have atherosclerosis, it's not only potassium will help you.
@drdaveclayton19 күн бұрын
My pleasure
@JohnPG881Ай бұрын
Intermittent fasting seemed to work for me in lowering my blood pressure quite significantly.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Great suggestion - I follow it myself. Thanks for watching!
@stevehunt212523 күн бұрын
Awesome video thanks!!!
@scotthjohnson155819 күн бұрын
Wow... thank you for addressing the underlying causes! Another factor I just discovered is that like magnesium, most potassium supplements don't tell you the actual amount of elemental potassium. For example, 1000 mg of potassium citrate only provides approximately 380 mg of elemental potassium, with the rest being citrate and fillers. It seems like this should be on the label 😕
@manuelteixeira249627 күн бұрын
Thanks for the potassium tip.
@lisalinnae984428 күн бұрын
Again: most doctors: do not explain HBP and the cause: just write a MED !! Never enough Thank You !!!
@tomtatum2005Ай бұрын
I've started beet powder twice a day, and my BP is improving.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for sharing!
@betzib8021Ай бұрын
I've got the extreme hbp...I am topped off w K...my Na is extremely low. Why? Arterial plaque. What caused it...eating so called " healthy" fats. The only fats i ate were a handful of nuts and seeds every day. Now i only eat fruits dtsrch snd greens. Some plaque has regressed. Dont make the mistake of blaming hbp on potassium deficiency. Its only one small player. I never once had k deficiency.
@Christiana11-11Ай бұрын
SILK UNSWEETENED Coconut milk 🥛 contains 310 mg of POTASSIUM for only 40 calories and ZERO grams of sugar ( unlike coconut water which had a lot of sugar ) I make a smoothie every day with 2 cups of this coconut milk, 1 frozen 🍌 banana, a few pieces of other frozen fruits, like watermelon and 2 tablespoons of ground flax and my BP went from having around at 125/80 to 94/60 I’m 55 and feel sooo much better ! I’ve been drinking this drink a year now, no weight gain or bad side effects. It’s a bomb of natural absorbable electrolytes. I do not work for Silk, they are the only coconut milk that has lots of potassium. Adding potassium is life changing. I did not realize how deficient I was. I also drink a glass of coconut milk before bed. God bless 🙏🏻
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Awesome story and great suggestion on the coconut milk (I used to be a fan myself). Congrats on your success! Thanks for watching
@ronaldheflen7629Ай бұрын
The best thing me was just lossing 57 #....Ron.in.WA..which has destoryed by being a sanctuary everything started in 1959..in Burien..
@4sstgАй бұрын
@@ronaldheflen7629 ???
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Losing excess weight never hurts! Thanks for watching!
@trudybongers3534Ай бұрын
😮😮 thanks for your lessons 😊😊
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
@anshuman5331Ай бұрын
1)I did chandrabheda pranayam and saw a change.10 minutes in morning. Maybe 5 minutes in evening then later u can decrease. 2)vyaan mudra (hand mudra join first 2 fingers)for half hour. Slowly u can reduce time. Please watch KZbin videos to know hoe to do these pranayam 😊
@audiophileman7047Ай бұрын
I'm hearing that Potassium isn't the only factor in lowering blood pressure. Another recommendation for lowering BP is beet root. I'm hearing that "insulin resistance" is the real culprit for HBP in those who developed HBP before the age of 60. Do you believe that there is any merit to the "insulin resistance" cause claim? It would be great to see a video from you on "insulin resistance" if you care to make one.
@SammywhatАй бұрын
Agreed about the Insulin Resistance vid. Would love to see Dr. Clayton's take on that. I love the science behind his videos! As for the Beet Root - turns out it's pretty high in potassium. So that check out. 442 mg per cup of beet root is pretty significant I'd say!
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Yes, I agree with Mr. Sammy that beet greens in particular are super high in potassium. I'll add insulin resistance to the video queue. Thanks for watching and for the question!
@audiophileman7047Ай бұрын
@@drdaveclayton Just turns out that I love beet greens. Thanks for considering the video on "insulin resistance".👍👍👍 I'm one of those unfortunate people who developed Stage I HBP in my 40's. My BP seems to be better when I fast to lose weight, so this "insulin resistance" theory may have some merit.
@audiophileman7047Ай бұрын
@@Sammywhat Thanks for your comments, Sammy. 👍👍👍
@billkop3717Ай бұрын
@@audiophileman7047 also cause is mycotoxins which is a fungal infection undetected in the blood work because it looks like your DNA, it causes inflammation all day long, stop eating bread and cheese, no peanut butter, no mustard mayo, pickles, get the book thefunguslinktodiabetes by Dr David Holland and Doug Kaufman do the phase one diet.
@Opine.Social22 күн бұрын
Excellent review of the process and recommendations
@drdaveclayton22 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@robannmateja5000Ай бұрын
Great video; I really appreciated the graphics that shows how the renin system works, and the mapping of the different classes of drugs to the different parts of that system. I'm curious as to the root causes of why some of these blood pressure drugs seem to quit working over time. The articles that I read suggest lapses in lifestyle changes, but I don't know if that is the complete answer. Overtime, does the body find ways to bind the angiotensin I (or II) hormones, despite the blockers present in the medications? If the reception of these hormones into tissues are blocked by the ACE or ARBs, could that upset the renin feedback loop and cause the body to overproduce these hormones? I have no medical training but would like to understand this.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
If you don't fix the root cause, the blood pressure keeps going up and you keep needing more drugs. It's not that they stop working, it's that the problem is getting worse. Great question and thanks for watching!
@sengbrewery8 күн бұрын
thank you I will give it a try
@himawari172Ай бұрын
Durian has high potassium. My favourite fruit.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Interesting! I will check it out. Thanks for sharing
@MrYorickJenkinsАй бұрын
You quote statistics about high blood pressure but do not say what levels in your opinion are mercury levels which would denote high blood pressure but apart from that highly informativre. Thank you!
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Great point. Thanks for watching!
@randallsample1005Ай бұрын
Thank you for the great explanation, very helpful!
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
@nvellu20 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Dr Dave. This is very informative
@drdaveclayton20 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@drdaveclayton20 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@jean-francoisavon62Ай бұрын
Great video! Your supplement of 750mg of potassium citrate (@~306 g/mol) contains approx 96mg of potassium (@~39g/mol). I find it strange that the label (picture) doesn't mention the mg value for elemental potassium, but only for its compound...
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Good catch! It actually contains closer to 300 mg elemental potassium - each citrate molecule is bound to 3 potassium ions. We worked hard to make it the most potent potassium capsule on the market, but as a doctor I'm still working on my bottle labeling skills :) We'll include the amount of elemental potassium on a future run. Thanks for watching and for the great comment.
@amm2472Ай бұрын
@@drdaveclayton your supplement has 750 mg of potassium citrate which contains only 287 mg elemental potassium which is very small amount considering that we need 4700 mg potassium every day!!!!
@mavismounds4 күн бұрын
My parents had high blood pressure, and I have it too. I want to get off medication, but not sure if that would work for me.
@ajwiz081620 күн бұрын
While this may help I don’t think it is the only cause for high blood pressure. Blood pressure isn’t just about blood volume. It’s also constricted your blood vessels are which gets involved nitric oxide, the use of stimulants like caffeine, etc
@alvaroyuma2062Ай бұрын
Hi Dr iam on telsmisartan what a can do? Can i take potasio suplements?
@aftabkahn3366Ай бұрын
Good to know
@nancyroberts384128 күн бұрын
What would be a good potassium supplement?
@drdaveclayton26 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. For more information, please visit www.shopdaveclaytonmd.com
@mendezcher24 күн бұрын
What about red beets? I’ve heard how that can lower BP?
@rolandlundall133Ай бұрын
Dr, Thank you for the vital information. I have a question. All that you mentioned I am currently experiencing. My potassium was low and blood pressure very high. The hospital wants to do a salt removal in my body and they think that because this hormone Aldosterne is high that I may have a tumor on my adrenal gland which they want to remove. Is this right and do I proceed from here because my goal is to get off the blood pressure tablets. Please help soon and thanks again.
@surferscollective6137 күн бұрын
Red flag for me is "MAY HAVE" a tumor. I would have this double verified before someone wanted to cut it up. Secondly tumors reverse, its possible. And thrirdly, maybe the cause of the tumor is the cause of the high BP, and removing the tumor without changing the causal factors may just restart the disease clock. Im just posing questions, but in these situations getting more advice from real health advisors, not allopathic doctors is critical. Take it or leave it. You dont have to do what alternative doctors say.
@ilyask507816 күн бұрын
Thank you sir.
@anselmameteon4581Ай бұрын
Thank you doctor for this very informative video . Can I take more potassium even though I am on medication for hypertension?
@theresamadison6532Ай бұрын
Can you take this potassium supplement with Valsartan?
@juliacarter1280Ай бұрын
What is the difference between potassium bicarbonate and potassium citrate?
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Potassium citrate is converted by the liver into potassium bicarbonate. Both are highly basic and are effective in delivering potassium and alkalinizing the body. Great question and thanks for watching!
@brook280Ай бұрын
potassium deficiency increase blood pressure too much potassium increases blood pressure, fantastic
@lonewolf7803Ай бұрын
How did you determine that 750MG was the proper daily dose for PotassiMax? Some supplement manufacturers, such as Swanson, recommend 99MG/day (one tablet).
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Great question. PotassiMax delivers about 300 mg of elemental potassium in the form of citrate salt, which is about the most you can cram into a capsule. We're working on a 1,000 mg strength but it takes a little extra R&D to make it happen. I'll have to do a video on the 99mg - it's an interesting back story but a long one! Thanks for watching!
@prashantt50915 күн бұрын
My creatinine level is 4.8. My potassium level is also high. And my BP is not going down. It always shows more than 160/90.
@AAM-gy5poАй бұрын
Doctor the losartan is keep the potassium in your body and they warrant you to take potassium ...so how to do?
@theresamadison6532Ай бұрын
I want to know how to take potassium if you are taking losartan or valsartan, too.
@Shaki-dv4wjАй бұрын
Is there any link between high insulin in the body causes high blood pressure?
@mystrength564027 күн бұрын
Also want to know 🎉
@AlmneurАй бұрын
It is not possible to get the RDA of 4,700 mg of Potassium per day. You have to supplement.
@TimJohnston911Ай бұрын
@@Almneur Hi! Based on my research, here’s what a one day supply of potassium might look like: 2 bananas (800mg), 8 ounces of coconut water (600mg), 1 Avocado (800 mg), 1 Kiwi (200mg), 2 Oranges (400mg), 1 cup of dried apricots (1500 mg), 1/4 of a cantaloupe or honeydew melon (400mg). This will get you to 4700 mg.
@davemitchell3998Ай бұрын
@@TimJohnston911 that’s a fair bit of sugar
@TimJohnston911Ай бұрын
@@davemitchell3998 I have heard from Dr Robert Lustig that he was not concerned with the sugars in fruit because it’s not refined and because the fiber in fruit counteracts the sugar. As always, ask your doctor if fruit is right for you (and they will tell you to take and pill for the rest of your life 😂).
@bonniebenz8792Ай бұрын
@@TimJohnston911 I couldn’t possibly eat that much and besides that it’s way too much sugar. I do keto and only do 1/2 cup of blueberries a day!
@TimJohnston911Ай бұрын
@@bonniebenz8792 I get it. How’s the keto working for you? I just bought Dr Bergs Electrolyte powder that offers around 1000mg of potassium a day. It was one of the few supplements I could find that offered a high amount of potassium in a one serving form.
@lpm611427 күн бұрын
Good morning and thank you for the very informative video. I do have a question though, taking potassium when you are on meds is risky no? doctors say that these meds already increase your level of potassium therefore you may risk hyperkalemia...It's very confusing to say the least...how much potassium to take when you are already on Telmisartan + diuretic? Thank you.
@LesIsMoreTubeАй бұрын
Thank you.
@m85simsАй бұрын
Why is my blood pressure better in the summertime
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Less stress! Thanks for watching!
@marianpine9285Ай бұрын
The sun brings down your bp!
@sacdiyahassan649821 күн бұрын
Hi Am 49 and I have lost 15 percent of my kidney function no kidney function decreases or stones can I eat this diet ??? Thanks
@jillscolz811824 күн бұрын
calcium channel blocker not mentioned
@TheShamwari27 күн бұрын
My mistake ! I did take 4 =four K Potassium ) pills this morning and now 22.30 I find that my BP is only 150/70, However I felt rather "headachy" all day. I will try agian tomorrow.
@batomatovic6286Ай бұрын
I eat a lot of potassium and it doesn't help my high blood pressure one bit... Doctors can't find any causes ....😮
@kabelofaith73816 күн бұрын
Try magnesium
@andrewthacker114Ай бұрын
Sodium puts up BP as well as low potassium
@user-wp9vf8kx1h15 күн бұрын
It would be better to avoid saying many times “as we get old”
@drdaveclayton15 күн бұрын
LOL. Point taken...how about "as youth becomes a fond memory"? Thanks for watching!
@mano3867Ай бұрын
Thanks very much for great information Doctor, please help I have hbp for over 15 years and I fast at least 12H daily and recently my calcium very high in my blood and I did few test to know the reasons we couldn't know now I am waiting to see spicalist to know why
@peterbikam869517 күн бұрын
Is potassium supplementation good for every person
@paulchinn5981Ай бұрын
I think this is awesome information if it works. I think the main problem is that doctors just want to teart the problem and not fix it. Imo.
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
You may be on to something. It's a lot easier to earn a living prescribing drugs. Thanks for watching!
@dogphlap6749Ай бұрын
This sounds great. I'll start a new blood pressure spreadsheet tomorrow and plot my daily pressures as I increase my potassium consumption by 1 to 5 grams a day. I'll give it a month, if my blood pressure is no lower by then I'll forget potassium supplementing but I'm hopeful this is going to work. I do have some potassium chloride salt but I hardly ever use salt, neither sodium chloride nor potassium chloride so I'll need to find another source that won't increase my carbohydrate intake as say bananas would. I'll check with Google.
@bulb8725 күн бұрын
@@dogphlap6749 If you avoid salt/sodium your body needs to compensate it with much higher amout of potasium ‚ magnesium and other minerals out of your body and bones.
@dogphlap674925 күн бұрын
I tried this for 18 days so far with 10g of potassium citrate/day which is 3.6g of potassium/day. No improvement.
@freddiet6807Ай бұрын
Dr Thk you for all your great videos. I can only find Potassium supplements in 100mg/capsule. Is it ok to take maybe 3 or 4 a day??? Thk you for help. Peace 😎🙏🏼
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind words! Our viewers had the same issue and we wanted to help so we created a higher dose potassium supplement. Please check out www.shopdaveclaytonmd.com
@bellachan2155Ай бұрын
How do you measure potassium? Is it from blood test? I am on high end range of potassium profile but still has high blood pressure. Could it be caused by other reason like hyperthyroidism too? Please advise. Thank you.
@drdaveclayton29 күн бұрын
Blood levels of potassium are tightly regulated regardless of your dietary intake. I wouldn't recommend using your blood levels to assess whether you would benefit from taking more. Thanks for the question!
@MrKanti-yy5ux24 күн бұрын
Although I know for sure I don't get 4k+ dietary potassium, I'm hesitant to increase my potassium intake because my serum potassium tends to run a little high as it is, slightly out of range. Meanwhile my sodium has been in range. I don't know what other mechanics might be at play making my serum numbers this way.
@FireBosspilot20 күн бұрын
Pretty expensive ingredient list daily though…
@mohammedseraj8043Ай бұрын
These kinds of interventions potassium or so on may have some effect may placebo but do not alleviate the need for proper antihypertensive drugs like loss of weight can reduce blood pressure in some people
@gokulmehtaАй бұрын
Dr. Does high level of potassium in the blood cause damage to the kidneys ?
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Great question. Not if your kidneys are healthy. If you have kidney disease, talk to your doctor before supplementing potassium. Thanks for watching!
@christinelitvak642712 күн бұрын
Why does doing Wim Hof breathing lower blood pressure?
@danaturner771817 күн бұрын
140 over 90...or lower is healthy. Incorrect taking of BP.. mostly in Dr.'s offices one of main reasons for being misdiagnosed with high BP.
@Vk-wx8lsАй бұрын
If it is that simple, why doctors don’t prescribe potassium supplement instead of daily dose of kidney/liver harming chemicals?
@drdaveclaytonАй бұрын
Great question! A cynic might blame Big Pharma for that one. Thanks for watching!
@faze_alex24_yt1317 күн бұрын
So eating avocados and bananas help?
@mariepaulegil2233Ай бұрын
Well not everyone has a good blood volume ; hypovolomia is common in people who have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and may suffer from low blood pressure and pots or alternate between high and low blood pressure.