How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Lifestyle Changes

Here is the latest research on the effect of fasting to lower blood pressure naturally compared to medications, cutting down on alcohol, meat and salt, eating more fruits and vegetables, or eating completely plant-based.

Are there foods you can eat that lower blood pressures? You bet! Check out:

Thanks for watching. I hope you’ll join in the evidence-based nutrition revolution!
-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

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[Kiyarose]

Had a medical recently and the Doctor said rather surprisingly that I had the blood pressure of a 20 year old, I’m 58 and a 35 year Vegan. The power of plants! 🌎🌻✊🏽

[roger]

I've been a fan of doctors like Greger and Barnard who emphasize proper nutrition for a couple of years now. Up until two years ago, I was a meat eater but lived a very active lifestyle - running, working out daily, etc. I was also on BP meds, which did drop my BP to normal. However, I do like the idea of skipping the meds if lifestyle will suffice. Long story short, I've been off BP meds for two years now that I do not eat meat. I haven't lost a lot of weight, but never really needed to anyway. I probably exceed Greger's recommendations for daily intake of fruits and veggies, and I feel pretty darn good. And after watching a recent slaughterhouse video on Youtube, I'm just fine not supporting factory farming. Seems like a win-win to me.

[foodguy]

Simply amazing. Lifestyle medicine is powerful and practical.

[drvincentesposito]

It's amazing how this still isn't the first line of treatment for those with high blood pressure.


I really hope this paradigm begins to shift starting with this decade. Probably because there's not a lot of money to be made on lifestyle medicine, but what do I know?

[wojtekimbier]

I'm normal BMI, exercise regularly, consume no alcohol, don't smoke. Bad diet alone gave me BP of 160/80

[Sayerdify]

I have been a fast advocate since my early 20s. I love it and do a full 24 fast on Saturday and intermittent fasting all the other days. I eat one meal but a hearty one between 1130 but no later than 2p.

[guyincognito]

Doc, I love your delivery, and above all else, the education you provide the community. Keep up the good work!

[sharonrose]

I did all those things and now I have no blood pressure at all.

[arroyobaby]

I’m a Vegan/ Plantbased Oil free Fat Free 5’2” 97lbs. I’ve been plantbased for the past 5 years. I still have HYPERTENSION. I wish I could say that this way of eating helped my pressure but sadly it did not. No matter what I, I have to be on medication and even being on medication, my pressure can go as high as 173/112. Believe me when I tell you I tried. 😞

[abc_cba]

I'll keep asking for Corona Virus videos until Dr. Greger is compelled to make one !

Well, reducing Sodium Intake is one thing, I began making chutneys with Hibiscus Calyx which is a better alternative to brewing it as a tea.
I began consuming Nitrate rich vegetables as well as seeing the Sodium to Potassium ratio.

Adding Magnesium supplement would help me as well

I'm 29 years old but they say prevention is better than cure. It's best to take that seriously.

I've began meditating and aligning my Biological Clock to beat depression.
My brothers and friends think I'm too paranoid with my health.
But seeing my mom die right before me, not even a year back, for a woman who had jo health issues ever, never been been to a hospital all her life, It has changed me awakened my consciousness.

Life is very precious stay safe guys.

[imhassane]

My BP has lowered since I went vegan but there is a huge difference between right and left hand, my left hand measurements are always below 120 whilst those in the right hand can reach 135 sometimes but are now usually in the mid 120s.

[MultiStarQuantumCoaching]

One Tablespoon of Olive Leaf Powder taken With Food helps me keep my blood pressure in the Normal range consistently, with No oil or pharmaceuticals necessary! The powder is bitter, so I take in capsule form now. Of course, this is in addition to following a whole-food plant-based diet at all times! The beauty of this is that you don't have to "believe in" this -- You can test the effects of this on your own blood pressure and see the results immediately to see how much you may need, and how often, to keep your blood pressure down. Work with a doctor if you are on high blood pressure medication because Olive Leaf powder can cause blood pressure to drop significantly and if you are already on medication that lowers it, it could end up being dangerously low.

[healthylifeu_us]

After listening to your explanation, I won a lot of benefits. I used to like to eat meat. Now I am slowly eating more vegetables and fruits. I hope it can be effective.

[geemoore.official]

You need to get a cape, all the best superheros have them, again, thank you

[kxewws]

On a whole food plant based diet and I don’t eat salt or any fatty plants like nuts or avocados. My pressure is low (79/49). I have to reduce my my meds!

[kalkeikuu]

Then, why is it when i tried fasting, my blood pressure higher?

[anabolicamaranth]

Best relief from high blood pressure is to turn off the news.

[jamileemcquivey]

Are there any videos or help with hypotension?

[perkarmblad]

I wish there was more details on what sort of fasting to adapt to lower blood pressure. Intermittent or fasting for days?