Is the Keto diet safe for hypertension?

JavaPos.com – The familiar ketogenic diet or "Keto diet" is currently invaded. Keto diets focus on low-carbohydrate methods and consume foods high in fat and moderate protein. Although many people with hypertension are concerned with this method, but it turns out, the keto diet can actually be beneficial for those with high blood pressure.

Not because of his diet, but because of the resulting weight loss. So keto diet suitable for people with hypertension.

Luiza Petre, heart and weight doctor, says that one of the triggers for hypertension is overweight or obesity. Obesity also triggers other diseases including diabetes.

"The bottom line is the ketogenic diet will increase blood pressure, but not as a direct effect.This is through the benefits of indirect weight loss," said Luiza quoted by Pop Sugar Sunday (1 / 7).

Such case studies in Poland in 2011 for example. Luiza said, at that time, found 80 percent of cases of hypertension caused by obesity. Meanwhile, someone who has managed to lose weight with a keto diet, has a 50 percent chance of reversing their blood pressure without drugs.

A study in British Journal of Nutrition showed that people who follow a keto diet with low carb diets, will lose more weight than diets low in fat. Thus, the weight loss will be effective. While hypertension due to obesity has been avoided.
"If the keto diet is done without the goal of weight loss, it may not affect blood pressure at all," said Luiza.

Even so, the keto diet may not be the best for weight loss for those with high blood pressure. Nieca Goldberg, Medical Director of the Joan H. Tisch Women's Health Center at NYU Langone Medical Center, recommends a DASH diet instead.

The DASH diet is an abbreviation of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension . DASH Mediterranean style diet rich in vegetables, fruits, cereals and lean meats and low salt. To supplement the diet for high blood pressure, Nieca also mentioned, processed foods should be avoided.

If you are thinking about trying ketone diets, be sure to consult a doctor or dietician before making any drastic dietary changes.