Best Supplement for High Blood Pressure (Easy, Powerful Way to Reduce Blood Pressure Fast)

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  • You CAN prevent and reverse high blood pressure naturally without taking medications! You just need to understand why blood pressure goes up as we age, and how making small changes to your diet can have an outsized impact on your blood pressure. Believe it or not, the most important electrolyte for reducing blood pressure is one that 98% of Americans are deficient in! And once you know what it is, you can start adding it to your diet with food or supplements and have an immediate impact on your blood pressure. Studies show that the supplement covered in this video can lower blood pressure by up to 20 points or more! Even if you're eating healthy and exercising already, you need to know about this in order to stay truly healthy at any age. Don't take any supplements without first speaking with your doctor.
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  • @kiaparanihi9834
    @kiaparanihi9834 Рік тому +363

    Thank you for your advice. I changed my diet to reach recommended potassium levels through food. It has not only lowered my BP but given better overall health, more energy & flexibility of movement. I'm very grateful. God bless you in your further research.

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  10 місяців тому +35

      Congratulations! Very happy to hear about your success and health improvements. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @leonpickett4148
      @leonpickett4148 10 місяців тому +13

      $$$$

    • @lubnazion463
      @lubnazion463 10 місяців тому +11

      Can you please share what are you eating, thanks!

    • @charlesjohnson1170
      @charlesjohnson1170 9 місяців тому +11

      What specific foods have great amounts of potassium?

    • @BA-ef4pr
      @BA-ef4pr 9 місяців тому

      Because docs don't get financial kickback from big pharm industry.

  • @trevorthompson330
    @trevorthompson330 4 місяці тому +67

    1. Potassium
    2. Need Sodium-Potassium Balance
    3. Our ancestors got more potassium from fruits, veggies, meats, and fish.
    4. Excess sodium contributes to high blood pressure.
    5. Avg. intake of potassium is 2000 mg, when you need to get 4,000mg
    6. Potassium is more important than blood pressure pills.
    7. Bringing potassium up to level lowers blood pressure.
    8. Get rid of grains and dairy--and put in fruits, veggies, meats and fish
    9. Add in berries, grilled chicken salmon, dark chocolate, asparagus, potatoes, apples, other fruits
    High Potassium Foods (mg)
    Canteloupe 680
    Dates 615
    Avocado (1/2) 602
    Raisins (1/2) 555
    Salmon 4oz cooked 490
    Apricots 480 (10 dried halves)
    Banana 451
    Tomato 445
    Spinach 1/2 cup cooked 415
    Mushrooms (10 small) 415

    • @carboncopy6767
      @carboncopy6767 3 місяці тому +4

      But be careful with your sugar I was doing that and borderlining on pre-diabetes 2/10s of point away.

    • @RepentfollowJesus
      @RepentfollowJesus Місяць тому +4

      ​@carboncopy6767 yes, bananas and cantaloupe are high sugar. Use blue berries and strawberries if your sugar is high.

    • @Pipsterz
      @Pipsterz Місяць тому

      @@trevorthompson330 Thanks much! :)

    • @paulhailey2537
      @paulhailey2537 23 дні тому

      @@skinnydee1886 4,700 mg potassium per day

    • @paulhailey2537
      @paulhailey2537 23 дні тому

      4,700 mg potassium per day , I add 2,000 mg per day as a Supplement ​@@RepentfollowJesus

  • @timcornock8232
    @timcornock8232 7 місяців тому +190

    This is one of the videos I watched while I was trying to fix my hypertension about a month ago. I'd just been to the dentist, and she wasn't sure she wanted to go ahead with the appointment because my BP was 167/90. I was always hypertensive when I checked, even though I'd dropped my sodium way down. I took your advice and changed my sodium/potassium ratio. A glass of low sodium vegetable juice morning and night, 2 or 3 bananas a day, and a few other high potassium foods, and I'm at about 4000mg. My blood pressure dropped 30 points literally overnight, and has continued to drop. Most mornings I'm seeing BPs of 102-110 over 64-70. I can't believe it was that easy, and I'm shocked that my doctor was pressuring me so hard to take BP meds without looking at something as simple as my potassium intake. Thank you so much.

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  7 місяців тому +23

      Wow, I appreciate your feedback. Thank you for sharing and for letting me be part of enhancing your health journey. Your support means a lot.

    • @loratomotsietsi5583
      @loratomotsietsi5583 6 місяців тому +7

      Wow, impressive and encouraging results, thank for sharing, am exactly where you were last month and more, but giving this Potassium supplement a shot right away and hope for the best results too...

    • @angiewoodward4166
      @angiewoodward4166 6 місяців тому +11

      How do you get to 4000 through food? 3 bananas have 600 potassium where does the other 3400 come from? Most foods only have around 300!

    • @leonardmagege6100
      @leonardmagege6100 5 місяців тому +3

      How can I know 4000mg of potassium, how this can I get from. Is it supplement. And what it is juice potassium.

    • @timcornock8232
      @timcornock8232 5 місяців тому +8

      A glass of low sodium vegetable juice is almost 1000mg of potassium - one in the morning, and one at night gets you halfway there. I make smoothies to get me through to lunch as well, and I've been experimenting with which high potassium foods work. As well as bananas, I've recently tried adding sweet potatoes (which are very high in potassium), and they taste great in a smoothie with a little ginger. Adding (or just drinking) orange juice bumps it up, too. I work with dialysis patients, and to put it in perspective, they struggle to avoid high potassium foods because they're usually the ones that taste good.

  • @XLM_HODLR
    @XLM_HODLR Рік тому +330

    Organic coconut water with no added sugar is a good potassium hack

    • @klmitch26
      @klmitch26 7 місяців тому +16

      Yep

    • @71suns
      @71suns 6 місяців тому +8

      Thank you.

    • @BarbBoranne
      @BarbBoranne 4 місяці тому +8

      And u gotta be rich

    • @breathnstop
      @breathnstop 4 місяці тому +3

      You really have to read labels too many have some kind of sweeteners

    • @anjumsiddiqi3033
      @anjumsiddiqi3033 4 місяці тому

      I am taking it.

  • @sonyame4113
    @sonyame4113 6 місяців тому +187

    "If potassium was a drug, it would be the most prescribed drug for blood pressure" SOOOOOO TRUE!!!

    • @Newmoon1
      @Newmoon1 5 місяців тому +3

      we do have that. Losartan Potassium pill that I take. for high BP works for me. Don't have to worry if I'm getting enought.

    • @jacksquat4140
      @jacksquat4140 5 місяців тому +6

      @@Newmoon1 : What is the prescription strength? Any side effects taking Losartan Potassium?

    • @Weezy80
      @Weezy80 4 місяці тому

      Losartan potassium is a drug with potential side effects such as dizziness and possible kidney damage. Nothing should replace the natural form of potassium such as potassium rich foods without the side effects. Also, Losartan potassium (Cozaar) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). I am going to increase my potassium in my diet first. This is just my opinion.

    • @hopelogen5406
      @hopelogen5406 4 місяці тому +5

      No they won't unless there's money in it

    • @MichElle-zc9tu
      @MichElle-zc9tu 6 днів тому

      It would be hard to find, taken over by the cartels and cost you an
      arm and a leg.

  • @ArtMinds
    @ArtMinds 11 місяців тому +149

    I’ve had the same experience with a change of diet, by eliminating processed and packaged foods, going solely to home-prepared natural foods. I was able to completely stop my prescription for atenolol 25 mg and blood pressure is now within the normal range of under 120/80, and many times as low as 100/68. This dietary change was supplemented with a reduction in body fat percentage by walking an average of 11,000+ steps per day over the past 4 months. The medical profession is not trained to make people healthy, but to serve Big Pharma by prescribing drugs to alleviate conditions caused by Big Agriculture and the US government’s adoption of a flawed Standard American Diet(SAD) also designed to support Big Pharma and Big Agriculture, both which are supplied by Big Oil and Big Chemical industries. We have to take responsibility for our own health by educating ourselves. Your video is a useful resource.

    • @lolly_bread
      @lolly_bread 11 місяців тому

      Yes. Your scathing indictment of the Health [Wealth] System and its diabolical interdependence on BigPharma & co. is SPOT ON.
      The sooner people realise that they're nothing more than life-long customers, the sooner they can start to take an active role in understanding and improving their own health OUTSIDE of said system.

    • @silosvince
      @silosvince 11 місяців тому +4

      It is nice you could go down to 120. Do you have diabetes? I have and I think somewhere along the line it gets in the way of my blood pressure health. For the most part, I do not eat packaged/processed foods other than paleo cookies. My diabetes has gone down from 14.5 A1C to 7.2. My health plan denied my request for a CAC test (calcium test). I will still want to know if my arteries are clogged then I will understand why, despite eating healthier (no rice, pasta, potatoes, ice cream, coke, cakes) my BP is still high. Any ideas?

    • @littlehummingbird1015
      @littlehummingbird1015 6 місяців тому +2

      I sent your comment to a man I know who blindly follows all the doctors tell him to do.

    • @asadzeethree2726
      @asadzeethree2726 6 місяців тому +2

      @@silosvince. Don't know your age but you did mention you have diabetes. Your diet doesn't sound too bad. It's not just what you are eating, but you need to also have regular exercise even if it's moderate. And also very very important to have a relaxed calm mind. The stressed mind alone is enough to have high BP. Also very very important to do breathing exercises. Look up videos of breathing exercises to lower BP. You can do it 3/4 times a day, and it's usually around 5/6 minutes. All the best!👍🌟💯💚

    • @silosvince
      @silosvince 6 місяців тому

      @@littlehummingbird1015 thank you kindly. Someone reached out on this same thread. Sometimes I look at life and ask the gods out there to pass the talents they gave me to someone else in case they think I am or have become redundant. Hehehe I think they still want me to do something so not easy to get rid of weeds. 😁😁😁

  • @gulabgidwani7149
    @gulabgidwani7149 Рік тому +1694

    Sooooo - why don't doctors prescribe Potassium instead of Metoprolol, Carvedilol, etc to their patience? It's because they are required to take better care of the health of the Pharma industry than their patients.

    • @skip741x3
      @skip741x3 Рік тому +97

      Probably! or they are just Not educated at all in regards to Resolving issues holistically..They are boxed in in their thinking and approach, which is to rely upon pharma drugs to "Manage" conditions vs getting to the root of the issue and seeking a resolution...My gf has malignant high BP and when discussing with doctors that she has used carditone to naturally lower it, they were clueless as to what it was and were even averse to her using this Natural supplement available over the counter...Rather the doctor said she trusted the big pharma meds More!..
      Shocking that someone would say this!...I said look at all the side effects including Death that come with the drugs You prefer to use.

    • @debmanrique6466
      @debmanrique6466 Рік тому +92

      Insurances require it, I believe. They're controlled by the system too

    • @mannyrodriguez5453
      @mannyrodriguez5453 Рік тому

      @@skip741x3 A good majority of Dr.'s are in bed with Big Pharma, just look what happened to those who didn't want to comply with the Covid 19 Plandemic, they were harassed of losing their jobs and licenses.

    • @sethpawlik
      @sethpawlik Рік тому

      Too much money in prescription drugs. Natural remedies cost big Pharma money.💰💰

    • @markcosgrove8365
      @markcosgrove8365 Рік тому +29

      Sorry guys. Im a Naturopath but RN. Go see your Dr and eat a preponderance of fresh fruit and vegetables. Risking your life with... What the Hell. Go ahead with quack medicine

  • @lilliannewcomb7887
    @lilliannewcomb7887 Рік тому +63

    just found you, please do not stop, we need you

  • @ninadn9890
    @ninadn9890 Рік тому +133

    I do Wim Hof breathing every night sleeping on my bed and it has lowered my blood pressure significantly. People should try this.

    • @grannysue59
      @grannysue59 Рік тому +1

      It that the 4-7-8?

    • @vinonaidoo5689
      @vinonaidoo5689 Рік тому +3

      @@grannysue59 no but watched Wim Hof video, it helps.

    • @crespoopserc
      @crespoopserc 8 місяців тому +3

      Win hof is the man!

    • @jeanmader2302
      @jeanmader2302 8 місяців тому

      Which one is that...there are so many.

    • @jaimelopez2187
      @jaimelopez2187 7 місяців тому +3

      @@crespoopserc hope it works cause I'm trying it. In the morning

  • @paulconner4614
    @paulconner4614 Рік тому +154

    I made a small change. I started using "No-Salt" on my eggs in the morning and I eat 2 bananas a day and my Blood pressure has returned into the normal range.

    • @meirabalderas9193
      @meirabalderas9193 7 місяців тому +6

      How long did it take?

    • @BajaGirl302
      @BajaGirl302 7 місяців тому

      Celtic sea salt is essential. Table salt is toxic

    • @littlehummingbird1015
      @littlehummingbird1015 6 місяців тому +6

      Your age please?, your weight? your highest level of bp?.....thanks

    • @koolkitties8552
      @koolkitties8552 6 місяців тому +6

      Two bananas doesn't have enough potassium for your daily requirement will you eating a lot of potatoes also because they have a lot of potassium in

    • @71suns
      @71suns 6 місяців тому +6

      The 'normal' range is what's NORMAL for you specifically. One size does NOT FIT ALL.

  • @johnnafarrell3336
    @johnnafarrell3336 Рік тому +145

    Nat and Berberine. With these I avoided all the withdrawals. Plus I take D3, magnesium,B12, along with Key Nutrients electrolytes. I follow a Proper Human diet😊 in one year I lost 105lbs. From 285 to 180😊

    • @pat4005
      @pat4005 Рік тому +5

      That is awesome! Thank you for sharing your info about what you did.

    • @johnnafarrell3336
      @johnnafarrell3336 Рік тому +5

      @@pat4005 you welcome ! I’m trying to put the word out there! On the lifestyle of Carnivore! No way would I ever revert back to the SAD diet

    • @venusnepheteria7534
      @venusnepheteria7534 Рік тому +11

      Whats Nat?

    • @tjkasgl
      @tjkasgl Рік тому

      ​@@venusnepheteria7534nattokinase

    • @videoplaylist686
      @videoplaylist686 Рік тому

      ​@@johnnafarrell3336
      I heard that Berberine is a great supplement, but I never heard of Nat

  • @lindapawson3445
    @lindapawson3445 8 місяців тому +53

    I am monitoring my high blood pressure now. My doctor has suggested nothing but to monitor. Your video gave me much needed information. Thank you.

    • @littlehummingbird1015
      @littlehummingbird1015 6 місяців тому +2

      My cardiologist did the same with me.....what good is he?

    • @LeannMyway
      @LeannMyway 3 місяці тому

      Yeah mine too…monitor it…okay what’s next

  • @kathyliin8438
    @kathyliin8438 6 місяців тому +53

    Bananas are suppose to help you sleep. Well I had trouble falling asleep last night, and ate a banana. I did fall asleep after that... BUT, I just took my BP as I wanted to see if that banana helped with my BP readings. Wow, it was 124/72. I do have hypertension and lately its been a struggle to get my BP readings down. My doctor has me on two different BP medications now, and still my BP has been 155/99. Although with the banana I had it was brought right down. Think I will keep a log for a good week, and see how that banana does. Bananas are high in potessium for those that don't know. . I'm very happy with the 124/72. Thank you Dr. Clayton,

    • @hopelogen5406
      @hopelogen5406 3 місяці тому +1

      Yha you need to eat it regular not now and then

    • @janicescott6569
      @janicescott6569 3 місяці тому +4

      I’m going to get bananas today! Taking Magnesium GLYCINATE has drastically helped my nerves and blood pressure.

    • @Tamtalkslife
      @Tamtalkslife 2 місяці тому

      @@kathyliin8438 I love a banana rolled in a little bit of pink Himalayan salt 🥰

    • @bluesdun
      @bluesdun 2 місяці тому +1

      Thx, Doc … VERY helpful!! 7/15 2100 hrs

  • @StephRich888
    @StephRich888 3 місяці тому +28

    I am a witness potassium lowered my high blood pressure. I don’t want to take meds

    • @bash8387
      @bash8387 20 днів тому +1

      When you say potassium, is that like a fruit

    • @kwagnert
      @kwagnert 6 днів тому

      @@bash8387 Potassium is an essential mineral.

    • @AA12988
      @AA12988 2 дні тому +1

      @@StephRich888 how do you take potassium? Pills , food or powder? Please tell me. I’m want to help my mom so she can stop taking her blood pressure medicine. Thx

    • @StephRich888
      @StephRich888 2 дні тому

      @@AA12988 I am taking potassium supplement pills

  • @judywheelock6365
    @judywheelock6365 Рік тому +215

    I’m an overweight 60 y/o female. I’ve found fermented beet root capsules (2-500mg caps in the AM) helped me lower my BP to a very satisfactory level-117/78 at my most recent checkup. Previously my BP hovered around 135/85. Also gives me a good energy boost due to the nitric oxide in beets. I’m working on getting the weight off, but in the meantime I’d like to avoid BP meds if possible.

    • @mercedespayadkeo3944
      @mercedespayadkeo3944 Рік тому +4

      What time do you take this? Is there no contraindications if one is taking high blood medications?

    • @dreadnought2024
      @dreadnought2024 11 місяців тому +27

      Mine's 185/85. I need to quit reading the news. Maybe go to the doctor.....

    • @judywheelock6365
      @judywheelock6365 11 місяців тому +6

      Usually take these with breakfast (between 7am-9am). I can’t comment on contraindications w/HBP meds, as I’ve never taken those medications.

    • @lonestarbuckeye6889
      @lonestarbuckeye6889 11 місяців тому +19

      Where did you find fermented beet root capsules?

    • @judywheelock6365
      @judywheelock6365 11 місяців тому

      @@lonestarbuckeye6889 Solaray is the brand I use, and can be purchased thru many online vitamin retailers (and probably Amazon as well).

  • @mphsb
    @mphsb 2 місяці тому +20

    Hibiscus tea,adding beets to my salad ,unsweetened coconut water,banana

    • @HenrietteLuytjes
      @HenrietteLuytjes Місяць тому

      @@mphsb Hibiscus tea and beetroot, the best and quickest way to lower your bp. I usually see the results within hours. You have to use them regularly though.

  • @kimm5555
    @kimm5555 3 місяці тому +15

    I started making a beverage from heating up the garlic and adding some apple cider vinegar and cinnamon and in 2 days my blood pressure is normal

    • @emmaha4843
      @emmaha4843 Місяць тому +3

      @@kimm5555 can you please ingredients measurements pls?

  • @BooDamnHoo
    @BooDamnHoo Рік тому +265

    L-Arginine or L-Citrulline can also help with BP. They are used to produce nitric oxide which dialates blood vessels AND reduces general inflammation.

    • @mijo3642
      @mijo3642 Рік тому +14

      I take both and it works well..

    • @carlor.s.4742
      @carlor.s.4742 Рік тому +21

      L-Arginine is not utilized by the body in supplement form, L-Citruline is.

    • @mijo3642
      @mijo3642 Рік тому +15

      @@carlor.s.4742 if you say so, works perfectly, has done for years. Must be magic eh? LOLOLOLOLOLOL

    • @carlor.s.4742
      @carlor.s.4742 Рік тому

      @@mijo3642Imstead of being a smart ass, maybe you should check out the research!

    • @jeanettejamison1045
      @jeanettejamison1045 Рік тому +21

      Beets made into a juice or slice in a bowl🤔

  • @everettcalhoun8197
    @everettcalhoun8197 9 місяців тому +48

    About 20 years ago I started having issues with HBP at 50 years old. My doctor put me on a medication to lower my blood pressure. I was dizzy every time I tried to stand up. Stopped taking the medication, did some research and found that potassium was the key to controlling HBP along with adequate exercise. I went from 160/90 to 110/72 without medication. At 70 I do take medication now to lower my BP just because I am not as active as when I was 50. Exercise and a 4 to 1 ratio of K to NA is the key to normal BP.

    • @sharpcitizens9936
      @sharpcitizens9936 8 місяців тому +1

      Would you plz share what exactly u ate?

    • @PatriciaMcCullough-ww7ge
      @PatriciaMcCullough-ww7ge 4 місяці тому

      Thank You so much for the information and I am on BP Meds and I want to lower it ASAP and I am adding more bananas and Walking . Please keep informing People and We appreciate Doctors like You.
      God Bless You 🙏

    • @janicescott6569
      @janicescott6569 3 місяці тому

      Good info. I take magnesium GLYCINATE and it has helped my nerves and gotten my b/p under control. But I do still take one b/p med daily, and walking, eating well, trying to lose weight to lower or eliminate the RX.

  • @rosemarielester5730
    @rosemarielester5730 10 місяців тому +76

    This is illuminating, especially since many popular blood pressure medications specifically tell you to LIMIT POTASSIUM intake because of risk to kidneys while taking these meds. So, in essence, these meds are insuring that you'll never get off of them!!!

    • @jimh4005
      @jimh4005 7 місяців тому +5

      🌹

    • @Kellykittymom
      @Kellykittymom 6 місяців тому +5

      WOW!!

    • @happyperson8740
      @happyperson8740 5 місяців тому +3

      All blood pressure medicines contain potassium. If you get too much potassium, you could heart your heart. My doctor tests my potassium regularly because I exercise as well. If you want more potassium without taking any pills get an electrolyte like LMNT which contains potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium. If I take extra potassium, my heart starts pounding-the same if I don’t get enough potassium. Be careful with how much you take. Also, read clinical trials yourself.

    • @joanneclark8256
      @joanneclark8256 4 місяці тому

      ​@@happyperson8740so is it better to take meds or do food??

    • @lelandsmith2320
      @lelandsmith2320 2 місяці тому +4

      Like the "cardiologist told me 18 years ago "You will be on these 5 pills for the rest of your life" and he quickly walked out the door. I pulled my records and went to a different cardiologist. I am on one of these pills but have started cutting it in half after I quit eating sugar.

  • @kevinw.weiser9820
    @kevinw.weiser9820 Рік тому +267

    I'm a 68 yr old male and I would classify my fitness as semi-ok. I'm not overweight but I get minimal exercise. I started taking potassium about 1 month ago for reasons unrelated to blood pressure which was about 135/85 and which I considered normal for my age. About 2 weeks ago I noticed that my BP is routinely around 100/68. I have been really scratching my head trying to determine the sudden drop in BP. Now after stumbling upon this video I know the answer. Potassium is one of the very few supplements that I've tried that actually has an undeniably noticeable effect and I'm probably taking only 2000mg/day since I often forget to take it. Unbelievable.

    • @dan-qe1tb
      @dan-qe1tb Рік тому +19

      I get the potassium level in my blood checked regularly; that is to say, I take steps to verify that something is a problem, before I accept a solution from a stranger who's not my family doctor. The person presenting this video doesn't know you or I, and they all tend to present a one-size-fits-all approach. In the case of this video, I feel that the people who eat a lot of junk food would see the most benefit from the advice.

    • @tinacampbell1871
      @tinacampbell1871 Рік тому +30

      Where do you get a 2000mg supplement?

    • @Tk-iz2ws
      @Tk-iz2ws Рік тому +10

      @@tinacampbell1871 Dont you just hate it when people say and dont tell where! Its crap only from a doctor....

    • @artrebel1182
      @artrebel1182 Рік тому +23

      ​@tinacampbell1871 you get a potassium chloride prescription from your doctor after having blood tests showing your potassium level is low or low normal. Also, magnesium helps potassium get into the cells...at the cellular level. One needs a good primary care person to work with.

    • @pinkformarie
      @pinkformarie Рік тому

      All questions Doctors need to answer lol ! Just follow the big Pharma money trail 🎉

  • @ybe87
    @ybe87 Рік тому +24

    It all comes down to diet and exercise. At the end of the day no one should be eating anything processed period, it's simply an addiction hard to break for most in this age.

  • @CapricornSunSagRisingLibraMoon
    @CapricornSunSagRisingLibraMoon Рік тому +238

    If you have high blood press and CKD (chronic kidney disease), and your potassium is already high ( which often go together), then you should consult with your physician for lab work and urinalysis before adding potassium.

    • @jolindaflanigan3729
      @jolindaflanigan3729 Рік тому

      bP meds can cause potassium loss. And they can cause the kidney damage

    • @sherryelkins147
      @sherryelkins147 Рік тому +14

      Thank you for letting us know.

    • @phoenixrisin2269
      @phoenixrisin2269 Рік тому +16

      It takes 4700 mg to reach your RDA. Very rare to have high potassium but rather electrolyte imbalance

    • @bubbamell50
      @bubbamell50 Рік тому +3

      Exactly!

    • @TeeJay151
      @TeeJay151 Рік тому +9

      Exactly. Potassium can be dangerous for CKD patients who have restrictions on potassium intake due to hyperkalemia.

  • @sitinowak
    @sitinowak Рік тому +18

    I was diagnosed for high blood pressure, am 77 y.o. and found your video. It is very helpful, thank you.

    • @mballer
      @mballer 6 місяців тому +1

      Did you reduce your pressure?

  • @Pikrodafni
    @Pikrodafni Рік тому +244

    My BP went from 175 to 135 in two months - all I took was potassium, vitamins D3, E and K2. Still a little to go, but I'm getting there.

    • @syedbilal2590
      @syedbilal2590 Рік тому +8

      How please explain

    • @Pikrodafni
      @Pikrodafni Рік тому

      @@syedbilal2590 I took all of those every day for two months. And I drank one litre of hibiscus tea a day, too.

    • @voornaamachternaam5745
      @voornaamachternaam5745 Рік тому +6

      Chloride based or bicarbonate based pottasium ?

    • @Pikrodafni
      @Pikrodafni Рік тому

      @@voornaamachternaam5745 Potassium citrate.

    • @yiannispalamas1307
      @yiannispalamas1307 Рік тому +6

      Please share the way.. what kind and which quantity.

  • @judyleckrone2419
    @judyleckrone2419 2 місяці тому +7

    I have found magnesium glycinate is my choice!

  • @musinote8133
    @musinote8133 Рік тому +53

    I have reversed my6 years old blood pressure 180/120.....to 123/78......yes I have done it.... Thanks to God

    • @ronson570
      @ronson570 Рік тому +7

      That's interesting but you did not say how you did it, It implies you took potassium!

    • @Queen1111sunshine
      @Queen1111sunshine Рік тому +2

      How?

    • @svman102
      @svman102 Рік тому +3

      How did you do it please let us know

    • @sharpcitizens9936
      @sharpcitizens9936 8 місяців тому +1

      Plz share how u did it.

    • @akashbudapest-lw1nu
      @akashbudapest-lw1nu 5 місяців тому +1

      God won't spare you if you don't share it

  • @anjilala
    @anjilala Рік тому +25

    Dried Apricots are the easiest food based way to increase potassium

    • @71suns
      @71suns 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you.

  • @chrismorton9206
    @chrismorton9206 Рік тому +115

    Hello from the UK. No doctor or the health service has ever mentioned potassium to me and I've been on blood pressure meds for almost 18 years. I'm vegan too but thanks to you just realised that I need to rethink some food choices on that diet, despite thinking that being vegan would help. It has helped and I've been able to ditch one medication but not the other yet. Many thanks for the video, very informative.

    • @markwhite6782
      @markwhite6782 Рік тому +47

      Hello from the US, same here, all my PCP does is look at data then put me on a new prescription med. I had enough and became my own doctor through Dr. Berg and a few other internet doctors. Well, it's been 2 years and one month and I'm 52 pounds lighter, no longer have high blood pressure, high triglycerides, fatty liver disease and insulin resistance. I'm off all 7 prescriptions. On my 6 month physical I took a tongue lashing from my PCP for not taking my meds. I asked him why I need my triglyceride meds when my level was 43 (it was over 300) I asked him why take both of my blood pressure meds when my blood pressure was 125/68? They are just pill pushers. I did all of this by low carb, no sugar and exercise.

    • @So.avant.garde1
      @So.avant.garde1 Рік тому +5

      I’ve certainly heard of it. Now that it’s crossed my path again I’m going to look into this more seriously.

    • @johnhurd3257
      @johnhurd3257 Рік тому +2

      So sorry they didn't tell you.

    • @octiman2997
      @octiman2997 Рік тому +4

      @@markwhite6782 As a vegan do you eat alot of Carps ? or stachy foods. You see The Keto diet was the best for me lowering blood pressure, because carps that turns to sugar also increase insulin in body has a direct effect on blood pressure. It is important to stay away from sweets and simple carps that turn to sugar in blood and then gets stored as saturated fats in your body.

    • @markwhite6782
      @markwhite6782 Рік тому

      I'm not vegan at all. I eat a lot of protein and fats. I just stay very low on carbs and try to eat no sugar at all but It's impossible because they put sugar into everything. You are correct about insulin and blood pressure but most doctors don't even know that. @@octiman2997

  • @livewire4495
    @livewire4495 Рік тому +178

    I'm a 71 year old Man and I have had slightly high blood pressure starting around 63. I'm extremely active, exercise daily with weights and don't eat Junk food. A slight change of diet was all I needed to get my BP back to a normal range and keeping certain foods in my dietary rotation has allowed me to consistently stay at a normal range. Diet is everything, but Sadly Main stream Medical doesn't include Nutrition as a tool for treatment. It astounds me that even today, foods and proper eating are still not part of a Medical Education! Pills pills pills!
    PS I'm one of the fastest 71 year old runners you will ever see. I still Ride a Dirt Bike, Road Bike, Hike and Kayak, and I have no plans for slowing down! 😎

    • @annaelizabeth5971
      @annaelizabeth5971 Рік тому +6

      That's awesome!

    • @NansGlobalKitchen
      @NansGlobalKitchen Рік тому +7

      Can you please share what you changed in your diet so others can learn and get and idea of what to do! Thankyou so much in advance 🤗

    • @Kassiusday
      @Kassiusday Рік тому +5

      Interesting enough when we consider pills 💊 medication we could say this : for the body anything entering in the mouth has to be processed according to the laws of biochemistry and physiology .. which are part of nutrition sciences : so medication or foods should be considered at the same level of impact !!!! therefore overlooking foods is just no sense !!

    • @audiophileman7047
      @audiophileman7047 11 місяців тому +11

      Why isn't there better education on nutrition and other healthy lifestyle choices? The prescription drug industry is a multi-billion dollar business; that's why. 😲

    • @Depthofu99
      @Depthofu99 11 місяців тому

      List copied for self…..
      Passing along ….
      was surprised by potassium levels in some. Sorry this is a mess….bad C/P job!
      daily❤️👍need 4,700
      ☑️med banana 422
      ☑️whole avocado 1,120
      1/2 C dried Apricots 755
      1/2 C dried raisins 615
      ☑️Serving Broccoli 468
      1 srv. Brussels 495.5. cooked
      Can Clams 534
      Chicken breast 440
      ☑️1/2 C prunes. 635
      ✔️🧟‍♀️white baked potato 952
      ✔️sweet potato 542
      ☑️☑️coconut water 1 C 600
      watermelon 640
      1 C lentils 731
      1 C cooked Swiss Chard 961
      by using checked ☑️ = 3,845
      by adding chard or any of above..well over😜
      greek yogurt
      sauerkraut 235 (gut only needs Tbl per day)
      Sauerkraut minerals are iron, potassium, iodine, calcium, magnesium, manganese and sodium along with trace amounts of phosphorus, chlorine, cobalt, fluorine, silicon, boron, copper, zinc, sulfur and selenium.
      Potassium deficiency symptoms same as iron anemia!
      must have adequate magnesium for absorption
      & vit D
      drink tsp apple cider vinegar in cup H2o
      before meal. helps iron absorption
      Magnesium citrate
      Milk of mag

  • @oralcarter6295
    @oralcarter6295 Рік тому +37

    Thank you, Dr. That was my problem, I had very low potassium, but I've sinced corrected it, and now my BP in 119/65 average, from 145/70

  • @baqirhemraj7639
    @baqirhemraj7639 11 місяців тому +16

    I had high blood pressure and I was taking a lot of medication and had several side effects. I then tried hibiscus tea and my BP is now normal. It did work for me but may not work for everyone but it is worth giving a try.

    • @donnamaly7168
      @donnamaly7168 10 місяців тому

      How many cups did you drink in a day please?

    • @soniamolina1234
      @soniamolina1234 10 місяців тому +1

      I just started drinking it. How many cups a day and how long did it take you to notice results?

    • @user-ys9cm9xq5o
      @user-ys9cm9xq5o 6 місяців тому

      2 cups for 6 weeks

  • @leobonek3204
    @leobonek3204 6 місяців тому +11

    Today I just went to the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim California and I went around to each booth at this massive massive event and I was trying to teach the people Manning each booth the extreme importance of getting enough potassium
    ... I was teaching them to pass on to the executives the higher-ups the importance of putting higher amounts of potassium in foods and supplements because our nation are world overall we're not getting enough potassium and it's affecting physical pains , heart health and mental health...... I would normally never tell anybody to follow what a medical doctor says because they are not trained in natural ways I don't know much about this particular doctor but I'm very happy that he's talking about this because more people need to know this millions and millions of more people need to see this type of video 👋🏼☘️😉

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  6 місяців тому +4

      Hi Leo! I was at Expo West as well - probably doing the same thing as you! We found some great little companies with innovative, natural high-potassium foods. We'll highlight them in the next few weeks and months. Appreciate the props and thanks for watching. Dr. Dave

    • @MrSprintcat
      @MrSprintcat 6 місяців тому +2

      Awesome

  • @romanhernz9209
    @romanhernz9209 Рік тому +17

    ❤I eat lots of bananas and baked potato’s 😮my last blood check up showed high potassium....my Dr mentioned to cut down the intake....so what you are saying is the absolute truth ❤

  • @oiputthatback7361
    @oiputthatback7361 Рік тому +19

    I eat dandelion leaves from my garden( high in potassium ) as often as possible. I’ve also seeded Arugula aka Rocket in my lawn, and no I’ve never feed my lawn with lawn feed.

  • @realandsurreal
    @realandsurreal Рік тому +13

    Just recently stumbled on your videos and I'm glad I did. You are the first doctor that I have ever heard say to take potassium for high blood pressure. I discovered this a few years and it taking potassium has dramatically reduced my blood pressure. I tried different medications for years and nothing worked and then I started looking into supplements instead and found out how basically everyone is potassium deficient and started taking it and it works for me. I also take magnesium as well which seems to increase the effect of lowering my blood pressure. I like your videos and no-nonsense scientific approach and plan to watch and like more of them. Keep up the good work.

  • @ARenewedmind
    @ARenewedmind 8 місяців тому +7

    Thank you for this advice. I am 74 and always had a BP of 120/70 until 2 years ago when it went regularly to 135/80, which my GP said is okay for my age. 6 months ago I moved into a Retirement Centre where we get 1 meal at lunch 5 days a week. The variety of vegetables is not good and Meat and starch make out most of the meals in a week.
    So yesterday I had my BP checked for the first time in the 6 months and it was 153/77!!!
    I am upset and I believe it is the poor diet. I have been preparing my own, mainly veggie meals over weekends. I will add potassium rich foods. I don't want to take meds. I am on no chronic meds. So I am grateful fot this advice, thank you.

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Good job on adding more potassium rich foods.
      Given the interest and high demand for a high-quality, potent potassium citrate supplement, I will be releasing my own branded supplement for our viewers. To stay tuned for its release, sign up for the waitlist by emailing info@daveclaytonmd.com.

  • @jeanettejamison1045
    @jeanettejamison1045 Рік тому +8

    My doctor didn't want to prescribe potassium medication until I pushed it. Thank you 😊 I'm doing more research and sharing information

  • @jeanmader2302
    @jeanmader2302 Рік тому +44

    I truly love this video. I have been fighting HBP for years now, and one time when I had to visit the ER for Afib, which I believe was caused by untreated apnea, which I had for years, after open abdominal gall bladder surgery. The apnea was never diagnosed because doctors didn't know about it in th e 70's...they called it nerves. LOL When I was in the ER on that occasion, my Potassium was low, and I was given a huge pill. Since that time, I have been terrified to take my blood pressure, and terrified that I would be too low or too high in Potassium. I love the idea of NATURAL diet to reach the goal, but how do we know unless we keep the dreaded blood pressure cuff around a leg? LOL I LOVE tuna, and sardines, and chicken, Turkey, salads, nuts, mostly walnuts, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds, occasionally Macadamias. I will check out your sodium vedeo, and save this one, and talk to my Cardiologist, and PN. I will also make a chart of the foods I will actually eat for my nutrition. My mom died from Nephritis, and I am a fanatic about kidney function. My numbers were off, and I spoke to a friend's son, who is a geriatric pharmacist. He looked at my physical results and pinned my issue down EN POINTE...He said I held my urine...CORRECT, and I didn't drink enough water ...CORRECT! SO...I began a regimen and it worked. But stress is a factor I fight daily, as my husband has just recovered from bowel cancer surgery, around six months ago, and he now has dementia, so I am doing the bills, and other responsibilities, plus my precious dog had to be put down because of kidney failure...caused by a puppy mill. What is the process of getting off the meds? To me that is a bit intimidating. But, DEFINITELY DOABLE, because it is what I desire most. At 78 years old...I know by now what I DON'T want, and medications are IT! Thank you for such a valuable source of knowledge.

    • @libertyjusticeforall6754
      @libertyjusticeforall6754 8 місяців тому

      How are you doing? Did anything help? Have you found out anymore information? Hope you are doing better 🙏

    • @warminster1005
      @warminster1005 6 місяців тому

      Is your husband taking statins to reduce cholesterol? Have him stop for 10 days. Long term use of statins can cause memory loss and dementia. I took Crestor for 20 years, began to experience memory loss, stopped medicine and within a month my memory was good. I am in my 83rd year.

    • @jeanmader2302
      @jeanmader2302 6 місяців тому +1

      @@warminster1005 No,, that little brat has had the Esophagectomy, for cancer and, now...15 yrs after it...just months ago, he had colon cancer resection, is on NO MEDS. The man lives in a tree, lol. He is doing well, except for the forgetfulness. I PRAY for his health every day. Note...I refused stations years ago...they are SO bad,

  • @bbujic
    @bbujic 4 місяці тому +9

    Thanks for the clarification. As I embarked on a keto diet, I had to increase my potassium intake. I do take about 2500mg extra daily through a pill (in Europe, you can buy 500mg pills). I am 85 years old male and my blood pressure is now stable around 115/65-70.

    • @marmar2688
      @marmar2688 Місяць тому

      @@bbujic thanks for sharing

    • @michaels4255
      @michaels4255 Місяць тому

      Why not just buy bulk potassium chloride (KCl)? It's cheaper than pills and you can use it to replace table salt in your cooking.

  • @williamrbuchanan4153
    @williamrbuchanan4153 Рік тому +31

    Other day, 199 tops. Sat down thought about it. Got out in garden, got on with a few things . Came back.took a reading , after I’d told my blood pressure to get down below 150 . Picture the reading you want, nothing else. Do exactly as the. Instructions say. I got a 147. . You get tense, up it goes, but I’d been asleep previous. Yo are the controller of your health and habits. It’s you who has to be the mindset of it. Don’t let it get you down. Get the proper diet and do it.

  • @AngieWy
    @AngieWy Рік тому +7

    I know it's silly but I just stopped taking mine all of the time. I felt it wasn't good for my mental health. I would stress over it. I just let the doctor take it, but I don't see any change and it's always high. No desire to keep taking pills. Want to be my own advocate. I'm listening.

  • @RachaelARaines
    @RachaelARaines Рік тому +24

    I reversed my hyperinsulinemia and my high blood pressure went away all on it's own. I achieved this with a clean Ketogenic diet.

    • @patriciakapua7395
      @patriciakapua7395 6 місяців тому

      That is phenomenal. I hope you are still keeping up with the diet as far as eating healthy avoiding those process foods and whatever else you did to put you in such good health. Keep it up from Hawaii. Congratulations. Keep going.

    • @joanneclark8256
      @joanneclark8256 4 місяці тому

      Does one need to be keto? As l have pcos Insulin resistance... now menopause

    • @lindawalton3969
      @lindawalton3969 Місяць тому

      ​@@joanneclark8256
      KETO helps all of that.

  • @MattTheCarguy
    @MattTheCarguy 4 місяці тому +1

    I went to 2 doctors in the last few years and both right away prescribed high blood pressure medications. I am not against it of needed but i asked them what was causing it and neither could answer my question. One asked if anyone in my family had high bp and after finding out that my dad did, he said it was most likely genetic. I asked if we can do a genetic test to see if and which gene is responsible for it but he declined. Needless to say i am not seeing him anymore. Unfortunately most dr here in US are taught to treat symptoms and not trying to fond and treat the root cause of it. It is no secret that obesity, stress and lack of exercise are huge contributing factors. Why not ask about the lifestyle and suggest some changes instead of medicating their patients!? I am going to see my new dr. In few weeks. Wish me luck... and her.

    • @dorrellstone5252
      @dorrellstone5252 3 дні тому

      Never tell your dotcor your family member have any form of hilness they always say its genetic and thats not true and give you a presciption i have been there .2015 i had to change my doctor because all she wanted to do is give me medicine I was so tired of her telling me i had to take blood pussure pill ,i went to another doctor who gave me a clean bill of health I am 62 years young never took meadition and i am feeling fine let your food be your medicine

  • @lapislazuli7876
    @lapislazuli7876 Рік тому +34

    Big problem: you can’t just take potassium tablets though, as they can affect the heart. What is the type, the dosage, the brand and the formula please?

    • @Cosmo-Kramer
      @Cosmo-Kramer 7 місяців тому +2

      Watch the video, he says to get it through diet.

  • @rosemariewalsh1246
    @rosemariewalsh1246 Рік тому +14

    I remember patients being give Potassium K tablets in hospital in the UK in the 70's.

  • @rosspearson9103
    @rosspearson9103 Рік тому +105

    I increased my potassium to 5000mg and BP dropped down to 115/70 age 67, a drop of about 10 points systolic and diastolic

    • @kyoung4534
      @kyoung4534 Рік тому +16

      How did you get 5000mg ...diet or supplements? Can you share exactly what you did?

    • @markfleming1202
      @markfleming1202 Рік тому +7

      I'd also like to know how you get that much?

    • @EveOfSeduction
      @EveOfSeduction Рік тому +5

      yes please share

    • @marlelarmarlelar9547
      @marlelarmarlelar9547 Рік тому +7

      Only 99 mg in capsules, how do you get that much? Even coconut water doesn’t come close.

    • @markfleming1202
      @markfleming1202 Рік тому +8

      I just ordered a product on Amazon that will give me 1,000 mg potassium per serving: Hi-Lyte Keto K1000 Electrolyte Powder | Hydration Supplement Drink Mix

  • @DirkWrightxyz
    @DirkWrightxyz 9 місяців тому +9

    Thanks! I had high BP for a while now, 145/80. I bought Morton's salt substitute and used it in addition to normal salt. This morning, I'm at 130/80 and feel so much better in my body.

  • @Spiderman-tg9ke
    @Spiderman-tg9ke Рік тому +80

    I got rid of my blood pressure years ago by taking Hawthorn Berry and several of my friends did the same and no longer take medication

    • @forestgreen4493
      @forestgreen4493 Рік тому +6

      Hi. Do you still take Hawthorn Berry?

    • @Spiderman-tg9ke
      @Spiderman-tg9ke Рік тому +1

      @forestgreen4493 Yes I do. I get mine from GNC it's the best by far and inexpensive

    • @lazarusdouvos
      @lazarusdouvos Рік тому +2

      what amount do you need to take?

    • @Spiderman-tg9ke
      @Spiderman-tg9ke Рік тому +1

      @lazarusdouvos The amount recommended on thr bottle. GNC has the best I have encountered do far. It's also a great antioxidant!!

    • @hyvesterdouglas4022
      @hyvesterdouglas4022 Рік тому

      ​@@forestgreen4493à

  • @annabowman6221
    @annabowman6221 11 місяців тому +2

    I am trying to do a better job controlling my blood pressure. My weight is within proper range. I am 84 years old. I am going to start a light exercise program. I am on low dosage of BP meds and am on regular follow-up by my doctor.

  • @theRealJohnErtel
    @theRealJohnErtel 11 місяців тому +6

    The problem with just adding potassium is the effect of potassium is based on the ratio of sodium to potassium. You want a ratio in the 1:3-4 range. It is very easy if you eat out and/or eat processed/packaged foods to consume massive quantities of sodium to the point you can't take in enough potassium to make a difference... so watching your sodium is also really important if you want the potassium to really work on your blood pressure. Fun fact: You will also lose weight as the amount of water weight your body holds onto depends on the amount of salt you take in. And consuming potassium in the 1:2+ ratio of sodium:potassium causes your body to push out sodium from your system and helps you drop water weight.

  • @bobGmitter
    @bobGmitter 3 місяці тому +7

    You need magnesium to absorb potassium if deficient.

  • @corinnefogarty7880
    @corinnefogarty7880 Рік тому +8

    Potassium is something I take for night-time leg cramps. Good to know there's more to it.

    • @kateniemogha830
      @kateniemogha830 4 місяці тому

      Pls what type of pottasium did you take

  • @cchemmes-seeseeart3948
    @cchemmes-seeseeart3948 Рік тому +26

    Thanks for the video. For me, a huge dietary overhaul is not optimal, but instead, to 'sway' things, taking the helpful info & applying it my own way. To increase potassium, I'm focusing on high potassium foods- like a simple potato for a snack, (rather than potato chips, which I've mostly avoided for years, but crave). A microwaved potato with a sprinkle of lite salt- a potassium- sodium blend, gives almost 1000 mg of potassium, & so much energy, is so easy to make, & an awesome snack. Spinach, avocados, beets + beet greens, & watermelon. I have concern to get rid of dairy, because recommendation food pendulums seem to swing back/ forth. Don't eat eggs/ eggs are great is one example. The same with butter, etc. They are now finding the vit k2 appears to serve a vital role in avoiding calcium sticking to blood vessel walls, & high fat dairy is one main source to obtain it (e.g. yellow colored cheese like cheddar, which I've also always eaten/ love). So who knows. It's enough to make your head spin. But I appreciate the info/ help.

  • @lawrencebuchanan4863
    @lawrencebuchanan4863 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Doc. I've been battling HBP for years with little help from the " professionals ". I did much research and finally chanced upon potassium. After taking an appropriate amount, my systolic... has dropped 32 points when complimenting with vitamin C and garlic.

  • @DrTonyaBreauxShropshire
    @DrTonyaBreauxShropshire Рік тому +15

    Good information. Don't forget about magnesium, which is very important as well. Ask your doctor.

  • @tonywalker6013
    @tonywalker6013 Рік тому +7

    Quite informative..I do get a fair amount of fruits and vegetables..I don't have high blood pressure..however I do get these spikes that are border line..Now that I have watched your video, i have gained some fresh knowledge..I do consume Dave's bread and rice, as part of my diet..
    I can clearly see where I have to adjust my diet..I do consume a good amount of fruits like..Bananas., grapefruit., mangoes., oranges., figs etc..On the vegetable side..kayle., asparagus., squash., cucumbers., mushrooms, cabbage., brussel sprouts etc..Buy the way..I stopped consuming red meats and chicken some years ago..All joint discomfort and pain went away..I'm in my 70s..and pain free..I do eat fish and shell fish, like shrimp and lobster..
    Thank you Doc for the insight into understanding the relationship between potassium and high blood pressure.

  • @bonnieinthespirit6373
    @bonnieinthespirit6373 Рік тому +6

    Doing green smoothie daily. Baby spinach, water, lemon juice, chia seed, banana pineapple strawberries. Blend n drink. Makes half gallon .

  • @prishlavrghs
    @prishlavrghs 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this informative video. Taking hbp tablets from my thirties and now I am 53, had a stroke when I was 48 but recovered well. Having a high stressful job and taking care of two kids alone with no care for my health resulted in this. Just bought Potassium citrate supplement after having health issues due to premenopausal symptoms after going through a number of UA-cam videos. Yours was an eye opener. Thanks again

  • @tonycee
    @tonycee Рік тому +5

    48, 6ft 175 lbs, I workout 4 or more times a week, I don't really eat much processed foods if any, I eats tons of fruits and veggies, tons of yogart and my BP is 160/100. My doctor just prescribed me Lisinopril. I really do hate taking medication and would much rather find the underlying cause and go from there. My Dad had a heart attack at 55 and then another that killed him at 77 so I can't really mess around with this. I do stress a lot about money so that's probably where my hypertension is coming from. I started having a tender scalp on one side of my head that prompted my doctors visit. I would love to try something other than meds.

    • @daled4549
      @daled4549 11 місяців тому

      What does tender scalp have to do.with anything? I get that too. I didnt know it was serious.

    • @tonycee
      @tonycee 11 місяців тому

      ​@@daled4549 not sure why i started having an extremely tender scalp on only one side of my head. Do you know why someone would begin having a tender scalp on only one portion of their head suddenly? Update I started taking lisinopril 10mg and it lowered my blood pressure and my tender scalp went away. Weird I know and I don't know if there was a corrilation between high blood pressure and my tender scalp. Maybe it was a sign i could possibly be about to have a stroke? I have no idea. All i know is that it went away as soon as my blood pressure went down from 170/110 down to normal levels it went away.

  • @mphsb
    @mphsb Рік тому +13

    Thank you for this video. I changed my diet and lowered my bp.

  • @patriotclint395
    @patriotclint395 Рік тому +326

    Older people taking potassium supplements can overdose on it. My father passed away from hyperkalemia in 2006. He was taking diuretics and potassium per the doctor's prescription after having a lung removed. It was to reduce the risk of water build-up around his heart caused by the surgery. What the doctor did not take into account was that he had a history of too much potassium in his blood. So, after a few days, he began to show symptoms of hyperkalemia. The symptoms are very similar to hypokalemia with one major difference; numbness and paralysis in his feet and lower legs. Unfortunately, he and I did not know much about it, so when he told me his symptoms, I told him he needs to see the doctor about it. But had self-diagnosed himself as experiencing hypokalemia, so he stopped taking the diuretics and continued the potassium. Within 3 days, his heart began to flutter. He called 911 but his heart stopped while on the phone. So, please add this warning to your video describing how to avoid overdosing on potassium, especially for older people.

    • @trentriver
      @trentriver Рік тому +17

      I am confused. It seems that stopping the diuretics (so he would be peeing less) caused the issue. Did stopping them caused a change in the level of K in his system to the down side because it would increased the fluid levels in his body and diluted (reduced) the K level. Or, because he was peeing less, it caused his K levels to increase. Can you clarify this for me.

    • @Pikrodafni
      @Pikrodafni Рік тому +11

      Will you explain to me how do vegetarians and vegans avoid hyperkalemia? Veg and fruit are full of potassium.

    • @chirho2642
      @chirho2642 Рік тому +19

      @@Pikrodafni I'm currently on 40mg of lisinopril and just ordered potassium supplements however I want to run it by my cardiologist tomorrow. I'm mostly vegan and eat a banana a day (for the most part) including one avocado on most days. I also eat about half to a whole apple a day as well. I haven't had my potassium levels checked but hope see my cardio next week. My by about 6 months ago was fine as well as my heart vessels etc and he said whatever you're doing keep it up! He told me he didn't have to see me for another year. First time hearing about hyperkalemia and wanna make sure when I do speak to my cardio doc that he knows all the foods that I'm eating. I've been experiencing some "tingling" or some sensation in my left foot but that may be because I stubbed my ankle and it could be a result of that. Blessings to all and doc Clayton.. I pray that we all stay informed and continue doing our research 🙏🏽 John 3:16

    • @Pikrodafni
      @Pikrodafni Рік тому

      @@chirho2642 If you are vegan, why do you need potassium supplements? I do because I don't like veg, and I'm forcing myself to eat more fruit these days.
      Your doctor wants you on meds for the rest of your life, so he will be against your taking care of your health. Mine was really cross when he saw me solve my hypertension with vitamins...
      I have just googled the side effects of lisinopril. I am HORRIFIED. Why are you putting it in your body at all?!

    • @mariaperkins4958
      @mariaperkins4958 Рік тому +25

      So sorry that happened to your father.

  • @pete49327
    @pete49327 Рік тому +8

    Salt substitute is cheap and sold alongside Morton's salt in any grocery store, and it has the same easy to measure value, 1/4 tsp = 500 mg. Read the label on these salt substitutes.....it's potassium. Whenever I stray and eat a salty meal and know I didn't eat enough potassium rich foods that day, I add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of the potassium salt to a few ounces of water, stir and gulp down, not tasty but easy to swallow. Or could sprinkle over food.

    • @douglaspaterson5269
      @douglaspaterson5269 3 місяці тому

      I know that works but I haven't seen it in any grocery stores in a long time.

  • @modupeolokun9414
    @modupeolokun9414 11 місяців тому +12

    Thanks Doctor, I started to follow your food table in this video and my blood pressure normalized. You are a genius. God bless you.

  • @kousoumarendall7948
    @kousoumarendall7948 5 місяців тому +4

    1. I eat a lot of green & gruciferous vegetables, fruits, and nuts per day. 2. Do YOGA & breathing exercises to improve my nitric oxyde in the body . 3. Take 300 mg of magnesim daily. 4. Boosting my sodium intake with lemon drink and Celtic salt drink first thing in the morning to improve my hydration. 5. Drink beetroot juice an hour before bedtime. My BP has dropped from 169/ 105 down to 128/ 70 now. I ask my dr. If I can stop her prescribed drugs. She said " NO " but agreed to lower them down to 5mgAmdolipin and 5mg crestor.. well Iam happy for now.😊

    • @Littlewhitewestie
      @Littlewhitewestie 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the info. Drinking my beets and lemons separately in my Vitamix. I just ordered Celtic salt, I will add it into my lemon smoothie. Walking, weight training and stretching.

  • @antonstoeckl3689
    @antonstoeckl3689 Рік тому +11

    I did bring my blood pressure from 155 to 125 down by taking at every meal a tine tip of Cayenne pepper at knife a day.

    • @Thats_Right80
      @Thats_Right80 Рік тому

      what did u mean ..knife a day??? A tip of cayenne pepper.

    • @antonstoeckl3689
      @antonstoeckl3689 Рік тому +2

      @@Thats_Right80 It means that the pepper at the end of a knife is less tan compared to half a tea spoon

    • @libertysong1
      @libertysong1 6 місяців тому

      Cayenne pepper is a vasodialator

    • @warminster1005
      @warminster1005 6 місяців тому

      I take 1/2 to 1 tsp of cayenne pepper in water once a day, no effect on BP but has other benefits (21)

    • @goingclear2647
      @goingclear2647 2 місяці тому

      @@libertysong1 yup. That's why BP drops.

  • @triciaford2859
    @triciaford2859 2 роки тому +103

    My blood pressure has been in the high normal range. I have been taking Nitric Oxide and Magnesium which has been helpful, but I will absolutely increase the potassium. I initially stumbled upon one of your videos related to cholesterol ratios. I appreciate the great information.

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  Рік тому +12

      Thanks Tricia! Glad this helped. Keep up the good work!

    • @bolajibolaji1614
      @bolajibolaji1614 Рік тому

      ​​@@drdaveclaytonThank you for this. Please advice if Solgar High Strength Glucosamine + Condrotin Vitamins is safe to take with Amlodipine please?

    • @BlackMusicGenre
      @BlackMusicGenre Рік тому +9

      ​​@@drdaveclayton Out of ranges 3.5-5.0 mmol/L my Potassium levels are 4.4. (Normal Range) . Yet , my BP is elevated and numbers vary (152/90- 128/72). Sodium levels are 141 (w/ 135-145 mmol/L being the standard ranges) Any thoughts on this ?

    • @stephaniesamra7960
      @stephaniesamra7960 Рік тому +13

      Can you buy nitric oxide?

    • @oiputthatback7361
      @oiputthatback7361 Рік тому

      @@stephaniesamra7960 beetroot is high in NO , spinach , kale , bok choi however they are also high in oxalates. The best food for NO is Arugula aka Wild Rocket. Learning to breathe through your nose , not your mouth increases NO . So try placing your tongue in roof f your mouth just behind your teeth and nose breathe. Tape your mouth shut at nights is great.
      This all takes getting accustomed to, but trust me in works. Look for both these subjects on UA-cam.

  • @johnhewitt1096
    @johnhewitt1096 Рік тому +11

    I started eating 2 pieces of fresh garlic with my super every night and it dropped my blood pressure by from 143 to 132 in 3 weeks.

    • @animaladvocate8938
      @animaladvocate8938 10 місяців тому +1

      Thats great for everything too but doesn't it make you smell like garlic the next day?

    • @warminster1005
      @warminster1005 6 місяців тому

      Who cares!@@animaladvocate8938

  • @krisindel
    @krisindel 27 днів тому +1

    Beet, pink grapefruit, hibiscus tea, Hawthorne capsules, potassium AND MAGNESIUM are definitely working for me too. God Bless

  • @selma5885
    @selma5885 Рік тому +20

    I think I get a high potassium diet and still have high bp. Breakfast thick oats, 2tbls fax seed, blueberries, bananan, almond milk unsweetned. Lunch salad withe legumes or sardines, veg. Snack orange or other fruit/pb. Dinner salmon patties, brocolli, arugla veg salad, sweet potatoe roased for example was today. Sometimes I do eggs with mushrooms, onions, spinach/salsa, i eat all kinds of fruits and veg each day/lean meats/legumes.

    • @h.u.l.k.7072
      @h.u.l.k.7072 Рік тому

      Almond milk = liquid plastic.
      It's full of harmful chemicals. Get raw milk. 😉

    • @joycebegnaud9645
      @joycebegnaud9645 Рік тому +7

      I take a beet powder and I have not had any issues with blood pressure since. No meds at all. I got it from Sam’s, but there’s others as well.

    • @forestgreen4493
      @forestgreen4493 Рік тому +4

      @@joycebegnaud9645 Hi. How much beet powder do you take a day?

    • @joycebegnaud9645
      @joycebegnaud9645 Рік тому +6

      @@forestgreen4493 it has a scoop in it. It says once a day, but I do it twice. I take mine in orange juice, says water. But that’s how I do it. I’m guessing the scoop is a teaspoon or so. I just use the scoop that comes in it. Hope that helps you 😊

    • @selma5885
      @selma5885 Рік тому +4

      @@joycebegnaud9645 how high was your BP before beet powder and after?brand?

  • @michelelindseth8250
    @michelelindseth8250 Рік тому +5

    It is all about whoever keeps changing norms.
    I took a single potassium pill and two days after a blood test my doctor sent me by ambulance to the ER where my potassium test was WNL. He told me I would have a heart attack or stroke. He also told me never take potassium.

    • @debihorton6807
      @debihorton6807 Рік тому +5

      What brand did you use? I take one daily with no adverse effects but want to be sure to take a pure brand.

    • @lapislazuli7876
      @lapislazuli7876 Рік тому

      @@debihorton6807I was told by my pharmacologist also not to take potassium. So we are being told very conflicting information by various sectors. On you tube they promote all these supplements and yet in the real world doctors say the opposite. I wish we could find out what the actual truth is.

  • @bigguy130
    @bigguy130 6 місяців тому +4

    So many people on low carb diets these days and with that type of diet it's easy to end up with serious potassium deficiency. One way to fix that is something like avocado which is low carb but also a good source of potassium.

  • @kellikay8015
    @kellikay8015 11 місяців тому +4

    I am not overweight. I'm 58 years old. My doctor told me to get a blood pressure monitor. I did and tried it today. it was 174 over 111. I eat super healthy but take a ton of ibuprofen and eat a ton of salt and drink coffee all day. Very concerning. Definitely need to make some changes. However, high blood pressure and cholesterol run in my family and I think that may have something to do with it. I live mostly on salads and have one banana a day.

    • @vannafillion6738
      @vannafillion6738 11 місяців тому +8

      Do you take real salt? Table salt is poison.

    • @animaladvocate8938
      @animaladvocate8938 10 місяців тому +2

      Table salt is so bad. Sea salt is better

    • @2010db
      @2010db 6 місяців тому

      Make sure the salad dressing doesn't have a lot of salt. Mine did.

  • @gypsyswingsw111
    @gypsyswingsw111 5 місяців тому +1

    For 50 years I have talked to my doctors about avoiding meds my experience has been they know virtually nothing about nutrition outside of standard narrative they know less than many patients re supplementing and avoiding illness and they don't want to spend time exploring alternatives to drugs or simple calorie in and out thanks for offering alternative

  • @lyndaparish7329
    @lyndaparish7329 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you again, after 2 weeks of following your recommendations my BL is down from 180/90 to 120/70 . I am off medication and will continue to check it regularly.
    I will make your recommendations a part of my lifestyle from now on.

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  6 місяців тому

      Wow, I'm really happy to hear your story and that your BP is doing better. Thanks for sharing, and more than anything thanks for allowing me be part of your health journey!

  • @MikeRiley-qb5uz
    @MikeRiley-qb5uz Рік тому +40

    Where does magnesium fall into the equation, is it required for digestion or uptake of potassium ? Thanks for putting this out there, good job!

    • @stevekendrick2008
      @stevekendrick2008 Рік тому +11

      Yes, magnesium controls the absorption of potassium as well as many other things.

    • @WollongongSkyWatch
      @WollongongSkyWatch Рік тому +3

      Ocean water contains magnesium chloride. Magnesium is best absorbed by the skin. magnesium chloride flakes are worth a look rather than the tablet form.

  • @budhardy5853
    @budhardy5853 Рік тому +100

    My wife and I are changed to the carnivore way of eating. So far we have both lost between 25 to 30 lbs. Also my blood pressure dropped significantly to 145/88 but has stopped going down any further. Now that I have watched this, potassium is my next thing that I will add to my daily redgiment. Thank-you Dr Clayton. I can't wait to see what will happen by adding this to my diet.

    • @patriotclint395
      @patriotclint395 Рік тому +13

      Please read my post about how easy it is to overdose. Too much potassium can kill!

    • @asinh1100
      @asinh1100 Рік тому +15

      add one potato and two cups of lentils or beans..natural potassium bombs

    • @Keep-on-ok
      @Keep-on-ok Рік тому +18

      Dr. Eric Berg has a good electrolyte supplement that has a lot of potassium in it. I take it daily.

    • @budhardy5853
      @budhardy5853 Рік тому

      @@patriotclint395 Thank you and I will consult my doctor before proceeding.

    • @janetwirth7357
      @janetwirth7357 Рік тому +8

      Meat is not the problem.

  • @hansa7257
    @hansa7257 Рік тому +9

    I remember reading somewhere that parsley tea can help reduce blood pressure.

    • @roefully
      @roefully Рік тому

      Yes. Parsley is a depurative. It has a detoxifying effect by eliminating heavy metals from the body. Use organic. It’s contradicted for pregnant women.

  • @TheOrganicCookingTwins
    @TheOrganicCookingTwins 10 місяців тому +2

    I appreciate that the doc mostly breathes thru his nose? so many disregard nasal breathing importance, its so good to learn how to do.

    • @ia2291
      @ia2291 6 місяців тому

      Completely agree. I do this when I remember.

  • @georgianahedd5417
    @georgianahedd5417 7 місяців тому +2

    Richest blessings to you for this revelation about one of my many health problems.

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  7 місяців тому

      Happy to hear that and thanks for letting me be part of your health journey.

  • @nm-qt2hb
    @nm-qt2hb Рік тому +20

    Very good information. Can't find a doctor in my area that's treats the cause and problem. They just treat the symptoms.
    Thank you

    • @laural1165
      @laural1165 Рік тому +8

      Exactly! My doctor just gets out her prescription pad. Never mentions diet. exercise or supplements in 15 years. I do my own research.

    • @GREATTECH1
      @GREATTECH1 Рік тому +1

      A diabetic can't eat a lot of these foods. Bananas are out of the question. I eat avocados and fish, but fruit gives me lots of problems.

    • @WollongongSkyWatch
      @WollongongSkyWatch Рік тому

      Try a naturopath.

    • @warminster1005
      @warminster1005 6 місяців тому +1

      Doctors do the same with cancer. They treat you but don't know the cause. Then they tell you that you have a 60 - 60% chance of getting it again unless you take chemo and radiation. I said no and am following a regime of fenbendazole, curcumin, vitamin E and minimizing glucose in my diet. I am 82 and just had surgery for colon cancer.

  • @stan8926
    @stan8926 Рік тому +8

    I was Paleo for 10 years but eventually got high BP 140/90 - P to S was 3,5 gr to 2,3 gr. Last 3 years WFPB SOS free , BP 105-110/70-75 - P to S 7 gr to 0,7 gr. Main contributors - beans, bananas, potatoes, lentils, chickpeas, mushrooms, tomatoes, red sweet peppers, buckwheat - these about 55% of the Potassium. First 3 about 30% they are the main. The rest is others.

  • @burndinaeck3490
    @burndinaeck3490 Рік тому +3

    Thanks, Doctor . I am a 66 years old man now face with high blood pressure and this brings a little comfort in knowing a more healthy diet of (lower) sodium and (increase) potassium would help with greatly.I do appreciate thanks with continue blessings.

    • @Pikrodafni
      @Pikrodafni Рік тому +1

      Don't lower salt too much - you need it.

    • @WollongongSkyWatch
      @WollongongSkyWatch Рік тому

      Potassium should be 4x the amount of sodium.

    • @Pikrodafni
      @Pikrodafni Рік тому +1

      @@WollongongSkyWatch I know!

    • @dwaynemorris3079
      @dwaynemorris3079 Рік тому +1

      @@Pikrodafni i agree with you. The key imo is to balance the sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium levels. Diets higher in sugars and processed carbs usually have lower levels of magnesium and potassium in the cells.I supplement with magnesium and potassium daily and has done wonders for me.

  • @TheShamwari
    @TheShamwari Місяць тому +2

    155/80 was my BP when taking 4 pills -=400mg of potassium . this was from around 190/90 max on no medication and recurent nose bleeds.

    • @TheShamwari
      @TheShamwari Місяць тому

      The potassium treatmet did NOT last anly about three days then I had to go back to my normal meds.I bought about 100 potasium losenges so I will continu but at two losenges per day not 4.

  • @oscarFlores-b5h
    @oscarFlores-b5h 7 місяців тому

    I'm going to be 70 this year and I have had high blood pressure for over half of my life and I'm tired of taking the medication so I'm definitely going to start eating more foods with potassium thank you for your advice I'll check back after a couple months to let you know how everything is going

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  7 місяців тому

      Yes, please do let me know how it goes. I appreciate your support and your comment.

  • @arnoldtops
    @arnoldtops Рік тому +7

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge on how to naturally reduce and maintain our blood pressure in the normal range.

  • @maxsmart8954
    @maxsmart8954 Рік тому +17

    I quit coffee cold turkey a month ago. Acid reflux gone in 3 days. BP 10 average drop in in a week.

    • @Pikrodafni
      @Pikrodafni Рік тому +2

      You must have been taking litres of coffee daily. I did quit cond turkey as well, three months ago, but my BP only dropped 40mm in two months.

  • @jomac369
    @jomac369 Рік тому +102

    Great info but in terms of potassium it needs to be understood that the chloride based potassium raises blood pressure and the bicarbonate based potassium lowers blood pressure. That is based upon extensive research in a book called the mineral fix by DR James Dinicolantonio. Hope this helps👍

    • @macheadg5er
      @macheadg5er Рік тому +11

      citrate is just as good as bicarbonate but yeah stay away from chloride as it also can cause ulcers.

    • @KDF54321
      @KDF54321 Рік тому +3

      I take 3g of potassium chloride a day in a gallon of water and haven’t had any issues.

    • @jomac369
      @jomac369 Рік тому +4

      @@KDF54321 I'm happy for you but I will stick with the science 👍

    • @Impwerk
      @Impwerk Рік тому +9

      Searches online say the opposite - that the chloride based potassium lowers BP, so this is a confusing post.....

    • @albertdenardo2777
      @albertdenardo2777 Рік тому +12

      Eat bananas, they contain potassium.

  • @a.scotth.9955
    @a.scotth.9955 4 місяці тому +2

    Potassium is a factor in SOME folks, for sure, but there are other considerations that for SOME people are more critical. I'm on BP meds but refuse to have the dose increased, so I have a helper that lowers it very well. It's 5HTP, and it does a very good job. There is no one fix for all people!! It's important to find your bodies reason or reasons for the high blood pressure. Mine was stress and my adrenals over reacting.

  • @M.CynthiaDiRocco
    @M.CynthiaDiRocco 4 місяці тому

    I wonder why both my family doctor and cardiologist have not mentioned any of this to me. I am on 2 high blood pressure meds. 58 years old and lost 25 pounds on the ketogenic diet. Thank you Doctor Clayton

  • @sopittodhunter8599
    @sopittodhunter8599 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for encourage us to use vegetables to reduce blood pressure.

  • @Maria-iu3ed
    @Maria-iu3ed Рік тому +22

    Thank you for your great medical advice doctor! God bless you!

  • @johnprestera9964
    @johnprestera9964 10 місяців тому +8

    Thanks Doc! Today is 11/12/23 I will up my potassium thru foods and a supplement plus life style change and exercise! Will update in a month. 👍🏻

  • @kenvik-q5t
    @kenvik-q5t 8 місяців тому +2

    Dr. Is very right advising first to try dietary changes for normalizing our high BP instead of taking medicine many practitioners hurry to prescribe first. In my 76-yr old case when my internal medicine PCP measured higher BP two years ago, first thing he did is to prescribe 2.5mg amlodipine daily, than increased the dosage to 5mg daily, taken as 2.5mg in the morning and 2.5mg in the evening. Sure my BP dropped to 135/76-78 (as 2nd or 3d measurement measuring it at home using Whitings digital BP monitor). I also was prescribed the traditional for senior age - statin for lowering LDC (bad cholesterol). He and the majority of other PCPs are doing that - prescribing medicine instead of dietary changes advised in this physician video rightfully so?

  • @delogates1
    @delogates1 9 місяців тому +2

    Great video. Why are we prescribed medications to treat high blood pressure that pretty much flush the potassium and sodium (and other electrolytes) out of our bodies? This is bananas to me!

  • @concettalopresti6171
    @concettalopresti6171 Рік тому +29

    Great advice. Thank you Dr. , I’m struggling to lower my bp with drug . I appreciated the diet table you show , I’m saving this video and start implementing tomorrow
    I’m happy to find you❤

    • @drdaveclayton
      @drdaveclayton  Рік тому +4

      Thanks for the positive feedback! Good luck :)

    • @ryansetiawan1841
      @ryansetiawan1841 Рік тому +10

      Try keto diet. I am 70yrs old & managed to get rid of high blood medication, chlesterol lowering medication and blood sugar lowering medication prescribed by my doctor/cardiologist.

    • @skittles2055
      @skittles2055 Рік тому

      @@ryansetiawan1841Awesome! ⭐️

    • @Pikrodafni
      @Pikrodafni Рік тому +3

      Drink hibiscus tea as weel, it really helps. At least three cups a day.

    • @lapislazuli7876
      @lapislazuli7876 Рік тому +5

      @@PikrodafniI was doing that and it still didn’t work. Still needed to take BP meds.

  • @RP-le1fp
    @RP-le1fp Рік тому +25

    Hawthorn Berry powder lowers my Bp and taste great. Nu-salt substitute makes a difference.

  • @kayoxford7442
    @kayoxford7442 3 місяці тому +1

    Doesn't work for my BP, but I still take it. Been Ketovore for 4 1/2 years, walk 2-3 times daily, have for 36 years, both parents have HBP...everyone says the way I eat and live I shouldn't have it, but there it is.

    • @hiddenhand6973
      @hiddenhand6973 17 годин тому

      How’s your calcium intake? Look up high blood pressure and low calcium.

  • @joepiol5105
    @joepiol5105 8 місяців тому +2

    Sodium substitutes containing potassium can be found on a grocery store shelf. The "No Salt" product is primarily potassium chloride. But most doctors probably recommend increasing your potassium level by consuming foods that contain larger amounts of it.
    Some diuretics are "potassium sparing", which can make it more dangerous to attempt to increase your potassium level.

  • @andregreen5843
    @andregreen5843 Рік тому +12

    Thanks for the advice, in addition to increasing potassium, I also take olive leaf extract the reduction in blood pressure is dramatic

    • @andyherrick3265
      @andyherrick3265 Рік тому +2

      What brand and dosage of olive leaf extract do you take? I've seen another person post online (not here) mention Olive leaf extract too