posted Sun, 05/06/2018 - 09:48
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Low Sodium for Lower blood pressure
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I got a my fitness pal app on my phone and started tracking my macros several months ago. I noticed my sodium was atleast 3000 mgs a day. I decided to cut back.
The first two weeks I kept it at 1000 mgs or under . The last month it’s been 1500 or under. It was a big adjustment at first but I’ve discovered many foods and several restaurants I can eat at no problem.
My blood pressure is now consistently around 127 over 72. That’s a 10 point drop. I am off cycle buts it’s significantly lower.
Little things like salted nuts and Propel drinks were a lot of the culprits. I’m also eating more chicken and less egg whites.
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A high salt/ carb meal 3 to 4 hrs before a workout can make for a nasty pump providing you are hydrated.. just my 2 nickles.....
To offer an alternative to the accepted medical perspective regarding sodium and blood pressure - I recently read this article. Just putting it out there for discussion: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317099.php
I can tell you first hand mine dropped significantly and pretty quick. Might be different for someone else but that’s my experience.
I believe you mate - as I said, I just posted an article for the sake of discussion - not argument.
Damned if you do and damned if you don't.
Yes mate - it seems that way. I guess as medical research progresses some of the old 'truths' get questioned and disproved. It's probably a good idea to limit sodium intake due to possible water retention...but then again - where does sodium bicarbonate stand? It's 'sodium' but not guilty of all the alleged offences of sodium chloride - in fact sodium bicarbonate can be quite beneficial for kidney function. I just take it all with a pinch of salt.
yes .... limiting sodium intake too drastically produces other issues ... Moderation is everything and individual biochemistry is everything as well. I think the medical community has been brain washed into a one size fits everyone way of thinking and it is problematic. It keeps doctors from seeing the entire picture of the patient.
Sam do you track your workouts or just food for macro sake
Just food.
I'm going to download that app right now my fat ass needs some help
I find that if I have to log it in I think twice.
I have to watch my sodium. If I get to high I get a BP induced headache for troubles..
Fitness pal is a great app, myself and everyone around me seems to be using it.
Well done Sam with dropping sodium, I am stuggling with this, don’t enjoy any food without it.
Must be the case of getting used to it
I posted a no sodium bbq sauce recently. Harry and David sells a no sodium pineapple grilling sauce that’s also very good.
Thank you San, will check it out.
Would be handy as struggling
What's your water intake look like?
Quite a bit. That much sodium is bad news for a guy my age. Mayo Clinic was on the money with this. Didn’t take long for it to drop either.
I had the bright idea to add 32 ounces of roast beef speread out during the day . ( 4 8oz wraps in tortillas.) Did that for about 4 weeks and was about to pop. Retained water so bad when i pulled my socks off i could still tell what brand i was wearing. Not good too much salt.
Lunch meat is loaded with sodium.
I'm a slut for spaghetti that makes it hard to keep sodium down
MyFitnessPal is the one. Great stuff mate.
There’s really never been an easier way to track your diet. I find if I have to log it in I think twice.
It really is a great app man..I use it every day and tweak my calories and macros as needed..I love it
Technology is really incredible.
It sure is bro.. anything to make my life a little easier I'm all for it...