Although they should be avoided with high blood pressure, it is also best to avoid abusing or consuming these drinks if you are want to take care of our cardiovascular health.
Certain drinks have been identified in recent years as potentially causing an increase in blood pressure. Limiting their consumption is therefore essential because the lack of control of this disease can lead to health complications with fatal outcomes.
According to the document from the Spanish Society of Hypertension – Spanish League Against Arterial Hypertension (SEH-LELHA), 33% of adults in Spain suffer from high blood pressure (HTN). The cases are increasing. This is an issue that continues to be of concern to both patients and healthcare professionals.
An effort has therefore been made to improve the habits that help keep the pressure under control. In this regard, dietary adjustments have become decisive. Which drinks should you avoid? We will detail them for you below.
Which drinks increase blood pressure the most?
Some drinks, due to their composition, can cause occasional increases in blood pressure. Their regular consumption can also constitute a risk factor for hypertension. Limiting their consumption is decisive when it comes to health, because they become a risk factor for disease.
And, as detailed in an article published in Pharmacological Research , the pressure is the biggest risk factor for other cardiovascular diseases, including arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, stroke, among others.
1. Sweet drinks
Excessive consumption of sugary drinks is linked to a greater tendency to obesity and overweight. Their consumption has even been discouraged for years, as it is considered a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
A systematic review published in the American Journal of Cardiology concludes that there is a relationship between the consumption of this type of drink and an increase in blood pressure. Hence, you should limit your intake and opt for healthy drinks like water.
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