• Home
  • Can I eat bananas with high blood pressure?

Can I eat bananas with high blood pressure?

【Expert answer】
Any Q

You've heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But you might not know that a banana a day keeps high blood pressure at bay. This fruit is packed full of potassium -- an important blood pressure-lowering mineral. Potassium helps balance sodium in the body.


Can you eat bananas while on blood pressure medication?

But you could end up with too much potassium if you eat a bunch of bananas while taking an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, like lisinopril or captopril. These medications can cause the body to retain excess potassium that would otherwise be flushed out by the kidneys.

Which fruit is good for high blood pressure?

Citrus fruits, including grapefruit, oranges, and lemons, may have powerful blood-pressure-lowering effects. They're loaded with vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that may help keep your heart healthy by reducing heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure ( 4 ).

More useful articles on a similar topic 👇

Why are bananas not good for high blood pressure?

Which vegetables are good for high blood pressure?

We found an interesting video answer to your question!

The answer is near 👇

Was this article helpful?

Yes No

Thanks so much for your feedback!

Have more questions? Submit a request

Recent FAQ

  • Can you get rid of tapeworms in dogs over the counter?
  • There are two over-the-counter dewormers for dogs with praziquantel — Bayer quad dewormer and Bayer tapeworm dewormer for dogs. Most over-the-counter deworming medications do treat other types of t (...)


  • Do bananas make diarrhea worse?
  • BRAT stands for “bananas, rice, apples, toast.” These foods are bland, so they won't aggravate the digestive system. They're also binding, so they help firm up stool.


    Are bana (...)


  • Can a dermatologist remove ringworm from your hair?
  • If you might have ringworm on your skin, your dermatologist will scrape off a bit of the infected skin. When it looks like you have ringworm on your scalp or beard area, your dermatologist may remo (...)


  • Can you cross a wolf with a dog?
  • Wolves and dogs are interfertile, meaning they can breed and produce viable offspring. In other words, wolves can interbreed with dogs, and their offspring are capable of producing offspring themse (...)


  • Can you have roundworm for years?
  • Roundworms can live in the human intestine for a long time. They can be harmful and cause many problems, including abdominal (belly) pain, fever and diarrhea. Roundworms have long, round bodies and (...)


Comments

Leave a Comment

QR Link 📱

Email us