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Hypertension increases the risk of death due to the development of fatal conditions. Experts talked about the main measures of protection against increased pressure.
Eat right. First of all, it is necessary to minimize the consumption of table salt. It is better to exclude fatty meat and dairy products, fried, as well as spicy dishes from the diet of hypertensive patients or use them as an exception. It is important to consume enough protein. The recommended amount of protein for hypertension is 1,5 g per 1 kilogram of body weight.
Maintain weight or lose weight if you are overweight. According to doctors, the risk of developing hypertension increases with each extra kilogram of weight. Maintaining a healthy body weight is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from high blood pressure.
Control fluid intake. Usually, with a healthy lifestyle, it is recommended to drink more water. But doctors stress that hypertensive patients must strictly monitor the amount of water and other liquids consumed - in large quantities, they will harm the body. It is necessary to limit the consumption of all types of liquid to the level of 1,5 liters per day, experts advise. Strong tea and coffee with high blood pressure should be completely avoided.
Be physically active. Serious loads are contraindicated for hypertensive patients, but vigorous moderate activity is only beneficial, as it effectively helps to strengthen blood vessels. If you find 150 minutes of walking during the week, it will reduce the risk of hypertension by about 10%.
Relax. The rest recommended by doctors involves getting enough sleep, as well as avoiding stressful situations.
Give up bad habits. In almost half of the cases, when giving up bad habits, the pressure returns to normal without medical therapy. Say a firm "no" to alcohol and cigarettes if you have a hereditary predisposition to vascular and heart diseases.
