What to do about hypertension in young people

Nowadays, the phenomenon of hypertension is not only common among middle-aged and elderly people, but also many young people have hypertension. Especially now, the phenomenon of hypertension in young people is more common. If young people suffer from hypertension, their life and work will be more seriously affected, and they will also suffer a great blow psychologically. Everyone should be able to understand in time what to do with hypertension in young people.

What should we do with high blood pressure in the youth? Many people don’t know what to do when facing the phenomenon of high blood pressure. Especially for young people, high blood pressure will cause great harm to their daily life and they will be very shocked psychologically. They don’t know how to treat it at all.

Pay attention to a balanced diet. Patients with hypertension should follow the principles of low salt, low fat and low calories in their diet, and pay attention to a reasonable combination of dietary structure; they should not eat too much or too fast; it is best to avoid bad habits such as smoking and drinking. From the perspective of preventing hypertension, we should also pay attention to properly controlling the intake of salt and changing the habit of eating heavy foods. Research results show that about 20% of the population suffers from high blood pressure due to excessive salt intake. These people are medically known as salt-sensitive people. In addition, there are some foods that are natural "blood pressure lowering drugs". Paying attention to proper eating can help lower blood pressure.

Diet therapy

Studies on shiitake mushrooms have confirmed that shiitake mushrooms can lower blood cholesterol, prevent arteriosclerosis and vascular degeneration, and are an ideal food for preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Milk contains hydroxy and methylglutaric acid, which can inhibit the activity of cholesterol synthase in the human body, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol. In addition, milk contains more calcium, which can also reduce the body's absorption of cholesterol.

Ginger Ginger contains an organic compound similar to salicylic acid. The dilute solution of this substance is a blood diluent and anticoagulant, and it has a good effect on lowering blood lipids, blood pressure and preventing thrombosis.

Soft-shelled turtle has the effect of nourishing yin and replenishing the body. Experiments have shown that soft-shelled turtle can effectively reduce the cholesterol content after a high-fat diet.

Kelp contains a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, which can remove cholesterol attached to the blood vessel walls. The dietary fiber in kelp can regulate the stomach and intestines, promote the excretion of cholesterol, and control the absorption of cholesterol. Kelp is extremely rich in calcium, which can reduce the body's absorption of cholesterol and lower blood pressure. The synergistic effect of unsaturated fatty acids, cellulose and calcium in kelp produces excellent lipid-lowering effects and has high therapeutic value.

Apples are extremely rich in pectin, which can lower the concentration of cholesterol in the blood and prevent fat accumulation. It is reported that people who eat one or two apples a day can reduce their blood cholesterol level by more than 10%.

Oats are extremely rich in linoleic acid, which accounts for 35%-52% of all unsaturated fatty acids. It is also rich in vitamin E and contains saponins, which can lower the concentration of plasma cholesterol.

Drug treatment:

For those who do not respond to general preventive measures, active drug treatment is needed. Of course, taking medicine is not something you can do casually, you must follow the relevant principles. It is recommended that patients with hypertension should not take medications intermittently or intermittently. Adherence to medication can effectively reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications. Due to individual differences, it is necessary to constantly explore during the medication process to find the smallest and most appropriate dose to achieve the best therapeutic effect.

We should learn more about what to do with high blood pressure in young people. We should pay attention to our daily diet. A reasonable diet is very important. We should pay attention to not having too much salt in our daily food, and not eating too greasy food. We should change some bad habits, maintain a good mood, and have a more scientific lifestyle, which can also effectively avoid high blood pressure.