Low blood pressure

[bayerboy]

Just went to donate blood and my pressure was 110/68

Ive never seen a reading so low before. Should I be worried? Are there any recommended supplements I can take to improve my blood pressure?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

That's not that bad. However, google he say:

• Eat a diet higher in salt.
• Drink lots of nonalcoholic fluids.
• Limit alcoholic beverages.
• Drink more fluids during hot weather and while sick with a viral illness, such as a cold or the flu.

 

[RoySimpson]

How many readings did you take? I always try to take atleast 3-4 to get an average because sometimes results can be off so it doesnt hurt to get a measure multiple times!

 

[stevesmi]

your # is fine

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

That doesn't look bad at all. If you are concerned then ask you doctor about it.

 

[muskate]

Are you following a low sodium diet? Too much salt is obviously bad but some salt is needed for normal electrolyte balance in the body.

Low blood pressure is usually due to electrolyte deficiency.

 

[testincarnate]

Only symptomatic hypotension (low blood pressure) is a problem. Yours is actually ideal. Don't change your diet to try to raise it - thats how you develop heart disease.