Several Factors That Can Lead To High Blood Pressure Beyond Our Diet

Copyright by Dr David Friedman

There are several factors that can lead to high blood pressure beyond our diet. New research shows high blood pressure may actually come from exposure to certain chemicals inside our food, wrapped around our food and from the cookware we prepare our food on. Here are three we should be eliminating:

•Perfluoroalkyl substances PFAS. These compounds are found in stain-resistant fabrics, nonstick cookware, and other products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. They’re also in fast food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags. 90% of the U.S municipal water supply contains PFAS! Research shows people with higher PFAS in their blood are more prone to having high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

•Bisphenol A (BPA) is another chemical linked to causing high blood pressure and other diseases. This chemical is used to make plastic water bottles and food containers. It’s found in the lining of soup and soda cans, grocery store and ATM receipts, cinema tickets, and airline tickets.

•Phthalates (aka “plasticizers”) also causes blood pressure to increase. They’re a group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible. They are found in dairy products due to the plastic tubing used to milk cows; shampoo, cosmetics, deodorants, nail polish, and even shower curtains. Yes, your shower curtain could be causing high blood pressure!! Also, avoid using air fresheners as most contain phthalates.

In Food Sanity, I share several tips on how to avoid all of these chemicals.

As for foods/supplements, there are several helpful in reducing blood pressure. Here’s a few:

•Garlic
*Oranges
•Cocoa (70%+)
•Flaxseed
•Magnesium.
•Coenzyme Q10

New research shows high blood pressure may actually come from exposure to certain chemicals inside our food, wrapped around our food and from the cookware we prepare our food on.

About The Author

David Friedman

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Dr. David Friedman is the International award-winning author of the #1 best-selling book, Food Sanity, how to eat in a world of fads and fiction. He’s a Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist, and Chiropractic Neurologist. He received a post-doctorate certification from Harvard Medical School, is a Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. He’s a former teacher of neurology and author of the college textbook, “Understanding the Nervous System.” Dr. Friedman is a contributing writer for a plethora of leading news, health and fitness magazines including Newsweek, U.S News & World Report, Readers Digest, Better Nutrition, AARP Magazine, and Woman’s Word, just to name a few. He’s been a guest on over a hundred syndicated radio and television shows and his bestselling audiobook, “America’s Unbalanced Diet,” has 1.5 million copies, helping raise awareness about the unhealthy foods people are consuming.

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