Thank you for your advice. I changed my diet to reach recommended potassium levels through food. It has not only lowered my BP but given better overall health, more energy & flexibility of movement. I'm very grateful. God bless you in your further research.

@drdaveclayton

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Very happy to hear about your success and health improvements. Thank you so much for sharing.

@leonpickett4148

6 ай бұрын

$$$$

@lubnazion463

6 ай бұрын

Can you please share what are you eating, thanks!

@charlesjohnson1170

6 ай бұрын

What specific foods have great amounts of potassium?

@BA-ef4pr

6 ай бұрын

Because docs don't get financial kickback from big pharm industry.

Sooooo - why don't doctors prescribe Potassium instead of Metoprolol, Carvedilol, etc to their patience? It's because they are required to take better care of the health of the Pharma industry than their patients.

@skip741x3

9 ай бұрын

Probably! or they are just Not educated at all in regards to Resolving issues holistically..They are boxed in in their thinking and approach, which is to rely upon pharma drugs to "Manage" conditions vs getting to the root of the issue and seeking a resolution...My gf has malignant high BP and when discussing with doctors that she has used carditone to naturally lower it, they were clueless as to what it was and were even averse to her using this Natural supplement available over the counter...Rather the doctor said she trusted the big pharma meds More!.. Shocking that someone would say this!...I said look at all the side effects including Death that come with the drugs You prefer to use.

@debmanrique6466

9 ай бұрын

Insurances require it, I believe. They're controlled by the system too

@mannyrodriguez5453

9 ай бұрын

@@skip741x3 A good majority of Dr.'s are in bed with Big Pharma, just look what happened to those who didn't want to comply with the Covid 19 Plandemic, they were harassed of losing their jobs and licenses.

@sethpawlik

9 ай бұрын

Too much money in prescription drugs. Natural remedies cost big Pharma money.💰💰

@markcosgrove8365

9 ай бұрын

Sorry guys. Im a Naturopath but RN. Go see your Dr and eat a preponderance of fresh fruit and vegetables. Risking your life with... What the Hell. Go ahead with quack medicine

Organic coconut water with no added sugar is a good potassium hack

@klmitch26

4 ай бұрын

Yep

@71suns

2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@BarbBoranne

Ай бұрын

And u gotta be rich

@breathnstop

Ай бұрын

You really have to read labels too many have some kind of sweeteners

@anjumsiddiqi3033

Ай бұрын

I am taking it.

I’ve had the same experience with a change of diet, by eliminating processed and packaged foods, going solely to home-prepared natural foods. I was able to completely stop my prescription for atenolol 25 mg and blood pressure is now within the normal range of under 120/80, and many times as low as 100/68. This dietary change was supplemented with a reduction in body fat percentage by walking an average of 11,000+ steps per day over the past 4 months. The medical profession is not trained to make people healthy, but to serve Big Pharma by prescribing drugs to alleviate conditions caused by Big Agriculture and the US government’s adoption of a flawed Standard American Diet(SAD) also designed to support Big Pharma and Big Agriculture, both which are supplied by Big Oil and Big Chemical industries. We have to take responsibility for our own health by educating ourselves. Your video is a useful resource.

@lolly_bread

8 ай бұрын

Yes. Your scathing indictment of the Health [Wealth] System and its diabolical interdependence on BigPharma & co. is SPOT ON. The sooner people realise that they're nothing more than life-long customers, the sooner they can start to take an active role in understanding and improving their own health OUTSIDE of said system.

@silosvince

7 ай бұрын

It is nice you could go down to 120. Do you have diabetes? I have and I think somewhere along the line it gets in the way of my blood pressure health. For the most part, I do not eat packaged/processed foods other than paleo cookies. My diabetes has gone down from 14.5 A1C to 7.2. My health plan denied my request for a CAC test (calcium test). I will still want to know if my arteries are clogged then I will understand why, despite eating healthier (no rice, pasta, potatoes, ice cream, coke, cakes) my BP is still high. Any ideas?

@littlehummingbird1015

3 ай бұрын

I sent your comment to a man I know who blindly follows all the doctors tell him to do.

@asadzeethree2726

3 ай бұрын

@@silosvince. Don't know your age but you did mention you have diabetes. Your diet doesn't sound too bad. It's not just what you are eating, but you need to also have regular exercise even if it's moderate. And also very very important to have a relaxed calm mind. The stressed mind alone is enough to have high BP. Also very very important to do breathing exercises. Look up videos of breathing exercises to lower BP. You can do it 3/4 times a day, and it's usually around 5/6 minutes. All the best!👍🌟💯💚

@silosvince

3 ай бұрын

@@littlehummingbird1015 thank you kindly. Someone reached out on this same thread. Sometimes I look at life and ask the gods out there to pass the talents they gave me to someone else in case they think I am or have become redundant. Hehehe I think they still want me to do something so not easy to get rid of weeds. 😁😁😁

This is one of the videos I watched while I was trying to fix my hypertension about a month ago. I'd just been to the dentist, and she wasn't sure she wanted to go ahead with the appointment because my BP was 167/90. I was always hypertensive when I checked, even though I'd dropped my sodium way down. I took your advice and changed my sodium/potassium ratio. A glass of low sodium vegetable juice morning and night, 2 or 3 bananas a day, and a few other high potassium foods, and I'm at about 4000mg. My blood pressure dropped 30 points literally overnight, and has continued to drop. Most mornings I'm seeing BPs of 102-110 over 64-70. I can't believe it was that easy, and I'm shocked that my doctor was pressuring me so hard to take BP meds without looking at something as simple as my potassium intake. Thank you so much.

@drdaveclayton

3 ай бұрын

Wow, I appreciate your feedback. Thank you for sharing and for letting me be part of enhancing your health journey. Your support means a lot.

@loratomotsietsi5583

2 ай бұрын

Wow, impressive and encouraging results, thank for sharing, am exactly where you were last month and more, but giving this Potassium supplement a shot right away and hope for the best results too...

@angiewoodward4166

2 ай бұрын

How do you get to 4000 through food? 3 bananas have 600 potassium where does the other 3400 come from? Most foods only have around 300!

@leonardmagege6100

2 ай бұрын

How can I know 4000mg of potassium, how this can I get from. Is it supplement. And what it is juice potassium.

@timcornock8232

2 ай бұрын

A glass of low sodium vegetable juice is almost 1000mg of potassium - one in the morning, and one at night gets you halfway there. I make smoothies to get me through to lunch as well, and I've been experimenting with which high potassium foods work. As well as bananas, I've recently tried adding sweet potatoes (which are very high in potassium), and they taste great in a smoothie with a little ginger. Adding (or just drinking) orange juice bumps it up, too. I work with dialysis patients, and to put it in perspective, they struggle to avoid high potassium foods because they're usually the ones that taste good.

just found you, please do not stop, we need you

If you have high blood press and CKD (chronic kidney disease), and your potassium is already high ( which often go together), then you should consult with your physician for lab work and urinalysis before adding potassium.

@jolindaflanigan3729

9 ай бұрын

bP meds can cause potassium loss. And they can cause the kidney damage

@sherryelkins147

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us know.

@phoenixrisin2269

9 ай бұрын

It takes 4700 mg to reach your RDA. Very rare to have high potassium but rather electrolyte imbalance

@bubbamell50

9 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@TeeJay151

8 ай бұрын

Exactly. Potassium can be dangerous for CKD patients who have restrictions on potassium intake due to hyperkalemia.

I do Wim Hof breathing every night sleeping on my bed and it has lowered my blood pressure significantly. People should try this.

@grannysue59

9 ай бұрын

It that the 4-7-8?

@vinonaidoo5689

8 ай бұрын

@@grannysue59 no but watched Wim Hof video, it helps.

@crespoopserc

5 ай бұрын

Win hof is the man!

@jeanmader2302

4 ай бұрын

Which one is that...there are so many.

@jaimelopez2187

4 ай бұрын

@@crespoopserc hope it works cause I'm trying it. In the morning

"If potassium was a drug, it would be the most prescribed drug for blood pressure" SOOOOOO TRUE!!!

@Newmoon1

2 ай бұрын

we do have that. Losartan Potassium pill that I take. for high BP works for me. Don't have to worry if I'm getting enought.

@jacksquat4140

Ай бұрын

@@Newmoon1 : What is the prescription strength? Any side effects taking Losartan Potassium?

@Weezy80

18 күн бұрын

Losartan potassium is a drug with potential side effects such as dizziness and possible kidney damage. Nothing should replace the natural form of potassium such as potassium rich foods without the side effects. Also, Losartan potassium (Cozaar) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). I am going to increase my potassium in my diet first. This is just my opinion.

@hopelogen5406

17 күн бұрын

No they won't unless there's money in it

I made a small change. I started using "No-Salt" on my eggs in the morning and I eat 2 bananas a day and my Blood pressure has returned into the normal range.

@meirabalderas9193

3 ай бұрын

How long did it take?

@BajaGirl302

3 ай бұрын

Celtic sea salt is essential. Table salt is toxic

@littlehummingbird1015

3 ай бұрын

Your age please?, your weight? your highest level of bp?.....thanks

@koolkitties8552

2 ай бұрын

Two bananas doesn't have enough potassium for your daily requirement will you eating a lot of potatoes also because they have a lot of potassium in

@71suns

2 ай бұрын

The 'normal' range is what's NORMAL for you specifically. One size does NOT FIT ALL.

I am monitoring my high blood pressure now. My doctor has suggested nothing but to monitor. Your video gave me much needed information. Thank you.

@littlehummingbird1015

3 ай бұрын

My cardiologist did the same with me.....what good is he?

@user-nj9rf6zm2x

14 күн бұрын

Yeah mine too…monitor it…okay what’s next

Bananas are suppose to help you sleep. Well I had trouble falling asleep last night, and ate a banana. I did fall asleep after that... BUT, I just took my BP as I wanted to see if that banana helped with my BP readings. Wow, it was 124/72. I do have hypertension and lately its been a struggle to get my BP readings down. My doctor has me on two different BP medications now, and still my BP has been 155/99. Although with the banana I had it was brought right down. Think I will keep a log for a good week, and see how that banana does. Bananas are high in potessium for those that don't know. . I'm very happy with the 124/72. Thank you Dr. Clayton,

@hopelogen5406

17 күн бұрын

Yha you need to eat it regular not now and then

@janicescott6569

16 күн бұрын

I’m going to get bananas today! Taking Magnesium GLYCINATE has drastically helped my nerves and blood pressure.

Thank you. I’ll start following your advice and keep you posted.

I’m an overweight 60 y/o female. I’ve found fermented beet root capsules (2-500mg caps in the AM) helped me lower my BP to a very satisfactory level-117/78 at my most recent checkup. Previously my BP hovered around 135/85. Also gives me a good energy boost due to the nitric oxide in beets. I’m working on getting the weight off, but in the meantime I’d like to avoid BP meds if possible.

@mercedespayadkeo3944

8 ай бұрын

What time do you take this? Is there no contraindications if one is taking high blood medications?

@dreadnought2024

8 ай бұрын

Mine's 185/85. I need to quit reading the news. Maybe go to the doctor.....

@judywheelock6365

8 ай бұрын

Usually take these with breakfast (between 7am-9am). I can’t comment on contraindications w/HBP meds, as I’ve never taken those medications.

@lonestarbuckeye6889

8 ай бұрын

Where did you find fermented beet root capsules?

@judywheelock6365

8 ай бұрын

@@lonestarbuckeye6889 Solaray is the brand I use, and can be purchased thru many online vitamin retailers (and probably Amazon as well).

I will definitely try with more food suggested here..thank you Doc

Great information...much meeded and literally life saving. Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

L-Arginine or L-Citrulline can also help with BP. They are used to produce nitric oxide which dialates blood vessels AND reduces general inflammation.

@mijo3642

9 ай бұрын

I take both and it works well..

@carlor.s.4742

9 ай бұрын

L-Arginine is not utilized by the body in supplement form, L-Citruline is.

@mijo3642

9 ай бұрын

@@carlor.s.4742 if you say so, works perfectly, has done for years. Must be magic eh? LOLOLOLOLOLOL

@carlor.s.4742

9 ай бұрын

@@mijo3642Imstead of being a smart ass, maybe you should check out the research!

@jeanettejamison1045

9 ай бұрын

Beets made into a juice or slice in a bowl🤔

Nat and Berberine. With these I avoided all the withdrawals. Plus I take D3, magnesium,B12, along with Key Nutrients electrolytes. I follow a Proper Human diet😊 in one year I lost 105lbs. From 285 to 180😊

@pat4005

9 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing your info about what you did.

@johnnafarrell3336

9 ай бұрын

@@pat4005 you welcome ! I’m trying to put the word out there! On the lifestyle of Carnivore! No way would I ever revert back to the SAD diet

@venusnepheteria7534

9 ай бұрын

Whats Nat?

@tjkasgl

9 ай бұрын

​@@venusnepheteria7534nattokinase

@videoplaylist686

9 ай бұрын

​@@johnnafarrell3336 I heard that Berberine is a great supplement, but I never heard of Nat

My BP went from 175 to 135 in two months - all I took was potassium, vitamins D3, E and K2. Still a little to go, but I'm getting there.

@syedbilal2590

9 ай бұрын

How please explain

@Pikrodafni

9 ай бұрын

@@syedbilal2590 I took all of those every day for two months. And I drank one litre of hibiscus tea a day, too.

@voornaamachternaam5745

9 ай бұрын

Chloride based or bicarbonate based pottasium ?

@Pikrodafni

9 ай бұрын

@@voornaamachternaam5745 Potassium citrate.

@yiannispalamas1307

9 ай бұрын

Please share the way.. what kind and which quantity.

My doctor didn't want to prescribe potassium medication until I pushed it. Thank you 😊 I'm doing more research and sharing information

Valuable information. Thank you.

Thank you for your great medical advice doctor! God bless you!

Best teacher.

Thank you for sharing your helpful information!

About 20 years ago I started having issues with HBP at 50 years old. My doctor put me on a medication to lower my blood pressure. I was dizzy every time I tried to stand up. Stopped taking the medication, did some research and found that potassium was the key to controlling HBP along with adequate exercise. I went from 160/90 to 110/72 without medication. At 70 I do take medication now to lower my BP just because I am not as active as when I was 50. Exercise and a 4 to 1 ratio of K to NA is the key to normal BP.

@sharpcitizens9936

5 ай бұрын

Would you plz share what exactly u ate?

@PatriciaMcCullough-ww7ge

Ай бұрын

Thank You so much for the information and I am on BP Meds and I want to lower it ASAP and I am adding more bananas and Walking . Please keep informing People and We appreciate Doctors like You. God Bless You 🙏

@janicescott6569

16 күн бұрын

Good info. I take magnesium GLYCINATE and it has helped my nerves and gotten my b/p under control. But I do still take one b/p med daily, and walking, eating well, trying to lose weight to lower or eliminate the RX.

I eat dandelion leaves from my garden( high in potassium ) as often as possible. I’ve also seeded Arugula aka Rocket in my lawn, and no I’ve never feed my lawn with lawn feed.

Thank you Dr. Clayton for this video. I have HBP and I'm trying very hard to bring it down. So I will start eating these foods you mentioned to try to keep my BP down.

Excellent information doctor many thanks….

Thank you for this video. Who knew? I do eat a lot of these things already but I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I will be more diligent after seeing this.

Thank you for your time and a very educative video. 🙏❤️ Blessings

Thanks for your sharing here. All my doctors shy away from discussing potassium but will definitely blame my HBP on salt. July 1, 2013 I developed an aneurism in aorta. 4.5 cm with the inner layer split down into left leg. Two years ago my Thorasic surgeon said I’m very stable and the injury has calloused over. The BP medications were not keeping up and has been increased several times. I learn about the need for 4000+ potassium but find it difficult to maintain. Question: if kidneys are designed to flush out excess potassium to maintain equal to sodium why so much?

Thank you for this video. I changed my diet and lowered my bp.

❤I eat lots of bananas and baked potato’s 😮my last blood check up showed high potassium....my Dr mentioned to cut down the intake....so what you are saying is the absolute truth ❤

I'm a 71 year old Man and I have had slightly high blood pressure starting around 63. I'm extremely active, exercise daily with weights and don't eat Junk food. A slight change of diet was all I needed to get my BP back to a normal range and keeping certain foods in my dietary rotation has allowed me to consistently stay at a normal range. Diet is everything, but Sadly Main stream Medical doesn't include Nutrition as a tool for treatment. It astounds me that even today, foods and proper eating are still not part of a Medical Education! Pills pills pills! PS I'm one of the fastest 71 year old runners you will ever see. I still Ride a Dirt Bike, Road Bike, Hike and Kayak, and I have no plans for slowing down! 😎

@annaelizabeth5971

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome!

@NansGlobalKitchen

8 ай бұрын

Can you please share what you changed in your diet so others can learn and get and idea of what to do! Thankyou so much in advance 🤗

@Kassiusday

8 ай бұрын

Interesting enough when we consider pills 💊 medication we could say this : for the body anything entering in the mouth has to be processed according to the laws of biochemistry and physiology .. which are part of nutrition sciences : so medication or foods should be considered at the same level of impact !!!! therefore overlooking foods is just no sense !!

@audiophileman7047

8 ай бұрын

Why isn't there better education on nutrition and other healthy lifestyle choices? The prescription drug industry is a multi-billion dollar business; that's why. 😲

@bettyreed8625

8 ай бұрын

List copied for self….. Passing along …. was surprised by potassium levels in some. Sorry this is a mess….bad C/P job! daily❤️👍need 4,700 ☑️med banana 422 ☑️whole avocado 1,120 1/2 C dried Apricots 755 1/2 C dried raisins 615 ☑️Serving Broccoli 468 1 srv. Brussels 495.5. cooked Can Clams 534 Chicken breast 440 ☑️1/2 C prunes. 635 ✔️🧟‍♀️white baked potato 952 ✔️sweet potato 542 ☑️☑️coconut water 1 C 600 watermelon 640 1 C lentils 731 1 C cooked Swiss Chard 961 by using checked ☑️ = 3,845 by adding chard or any of above..well over😜 greek yogurt sauerkraut 235 (gut only needs Tbl per day) Sauerkraut minerals are iron, potassium, iodine, calcium, magnesium, manganese and sodium along with trace amounts of phosphorus, chlorine, cobalt, fluorine, silicon, boron, copper, zinc, sulfur and selenium. Potassium deficiency symptoms same as iron anemia! must have adequate magnesium for absorption & vit D drink tsp apple cider vinegar in cup H2o before meal. helps iron absorption Magnesium citrate Milk of mag

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on how to naturally reduce and maintain our blood pressure in the normal range.

Awesome info. Can't thank you enough.

Thanks Doctor, I started to follow your food table in this video and my blood pressure normalized. You are a genius. God bless you.

@alessandromartinelli2996

5 ай бұрын

Can you tell us what is the product?

This is illuminating, especially since many popular blood pressure medications specifically tell you to LIMIT POTASSIUM intake because of risk to kidneys while taking these meds. So, in essence, these meds are insuring that you'll never get off of them!!!

@jimh4005

3 ай бұрын

🌹

@Kellykittymom

3 ай бұрын

WOW!!

@happyperson8740

2 ай бұрын

All blood pressure medicines contain potassium. If you get too much potassium, you could heart your heart. My doctor tests my potassium regularly because I exercise as well. If you want more potassium without taking any pills get an electrolyte like LMNT which contains potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium. If I take extra potassium, my heart starts pounding-the same if I don’t get enough potassium. Be careful with how much you take. Also, read clinical trials yourself.

@joanneclark8256

Ай бұрын

​@@happyperson8740so is it better to take meds or do food??

It all comes down to diet and exercise. At the end of the day no one should be eating anything processed period, it's simply an addiction hard to break for most in this age.

Thank you so much Dr Clayton for this eye opener❤❤❤

Thanks 60yr old male very fit and BP has been creeping .This info helps

Thank you for your contribution to good health ... Keep up your channel ...

I'm a 68 yr old male and I would classify my fitness as semi-ok. I'm not overweight but I get minimal exercise. I started taking potassium about 1 month ago for reasons unrelated to blood pressure which was about 135/85 and which I considered normal for my age. About 2 weeks ago I noticed that my BP is routinely around 100/68. I have been really scratching my head trying to determine the sudden drop in BP. Now after stumbling upon this video I know the answer. Potassium is one of the very few supplements that I've tried that actually has an undeniably noticeable effect and I'm probably taking only 2000mg/day since I often forget to take it. Unbelievable.

@dan-qe1tb

9 ай бұрын

I get the potassium level in my blood checked regularly; that is to say, I take steps to verify that something is a problem, before I accept a solution from a stranger who's not my family doctor. The person presenting this video doesn't know you or I, and they all tend to present a one-size-fits-all approach. In the case of this video, I feel that the people who eat a lot of junk food would see the most benefit from the advice.

@tinacampbell1871

9 ай бұрын

Where do you get a 2000mg supplement?

@Tk-iz2ws

9 ай бұрын

@@tinacampbell1871 Dont you just hate it when people say and dont tell where! Its crap only from a doctor....

@artrebel1182

9 ай бұрын

​@tinacampbell1871 you get a potassium chloride prescription from your doctor after having blood tests showing your potassium level is low or low normal. Also, magnesium helps potassium get into the cells...at the cellular level. One needs a good primary care person to work with.

@pinkformarie

9 ай бұрын

All questions Doctors need to answer lol ! Just follow the big Pharma money trail 🎉

So glad I stumbled onto your video. I’ll be adding more fruits and vegetables. Thank you

Been doing it for number years, worked out by myself and my own commonsense. 🥰🥰

Good information!! I was taking Potassium but not enough and not consistent

Just recently stumbled on your videos and I'm glad I did. You are the first doctor that I have ever heard say to take potassium for high blood pressure. I discovered this a few years and it taking potassium has dramatically reduced my blood pressure. I tried different medications for years and nothing worked and then I started looking into supplements instead and found out how basically everyone is potassium deficient and started taking it and it works for me. I also take magnesium as well which seems to increase the effect of lowering my blood pressure. I like your videos and no-nonsense scientific approach and plan to watch and like more of them. Keep up the good work.

@drdaveclayton

8 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Thank you for this video that will help me yo reduce my blood pressure. You have explained it very simple switch. I am looking forward to working towards improving my health. I will keep you posted. Thank You :)

I was diagnosed for high blood pressure, am 77 y.o. and found your video. It is very helpful, thank you.

@mballer

3 ай бұрын

Did you reduce your pressure?

Quite informative..I do get a fair amount of fruits and vegetables..I don't have high blood pressure..however I do get these spikes that are border line..Now that I have watched your video, i have gained some fresh knowledge..I do consume Dave's bread and rice, as part of my diet.. I can clearly see where I have to adjust my diet..I do consume a good amount of fruits like..Bananas., grapefruit., mangoes., oranges., figs etc..On the vegetable side..kayle., asparagus., squash., cucumbers., mushrooms, cabbage., brussel sprouts etc..Buy the way..I stopped consuming red meats and chicken some years ago..All joint discomfort and pain went away..I'm in my 70s..and pain free..I do eat fish and shell fish, like shrimp and lobster.. Thank you Doc for the insight into understanding the relationship between potassium and high blood pressure.

I am trying to do a better job controlling my blood pressure. My weight is within proper range. I am 84 years old. I am going to start a light exercise program. I am on low dosage of BP meds and am on regular follow-up by my doctor.

I just discovered your channel. Very impressed. In a clear and concise way you inform us and how we can improve our health naturally. I will be recommending this channel.

@drdaveclayton

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the support 👍

Hi doc I've been dealing with high BP now for a few years. I definitely want to get off the meds. I recently lost my medical coverage so I've been doing the fruits and veggies, low carb and proteins. My BP has been around 130/85 . I still am on the meds for now hopefully when I run out I'll still be able to control it. My question is can I still supplement with OTC potassium?

Thanks for the video. For me, a huge dietary overhaul is not optimal, but instead, to 'sway' things, taking the helpful info & applying it my own way. To increase potassium, I'm focusing on high potassium foods- like a simple potato for a snack, (rather than potato chips, which I've mostly avoided for years, but crave). A microwaved potato with a sprinkle of lite salt- a potassium- sodium blend, gives almost 1000 mg of potassium, & so much energy, is so easy to make, & an awesome snack. Spinach, avocados, beets + beet greens, & watermelon. I have concern to get rid of dairy, because recommendation food pendulums seem to swing back/ forth. Don't eat eggs/ eggs are great is one example. The same with butter, etc. They are now finding the vit k2 appears to serve a vital role in avoiding calcium sticking to blood vessel walls, & high fat dairy is one main source to obtain it (e.g. yellow colored cheese like cheddar, which I've also always eaten/ love). So who knows. It's enough to make your head spin. But I appreciate the info/ help.

I appreciate that the doc mostly breathes thru his nose? so many disregard nasal breathing importance, its so good to learn how to do.

@ia2291

2 ай бұрын

Completely agree. I do this when I remember.

Thank for information.i am going to take your advice and incorporate more fruits and vegetables in my meals.

Eliminating caffeine from one's diet will usually help to lower blood pressure.

Older people taking potassium supplements can overdose on it. My father passed away from hyperkalemia in 2006. He was taking diuretics and potassium per the doctor's prescription after having a lung removed. It was to reduce the risk of water build-up around his heart caused by the surgery. What the doctor did not take into account was that he had a history of too much potassium in his blood. So, after a few days, he began to show symptoms of hyperkalemia. The symptoms are very similar to hypokalemia with one major difference; numbness and paralysis in his feet and lower legs. Unfortunately, he and I did not know much about it, so when he told me his symptoms, I told him he needs to see the doctor about it. But had self-diagnosed himself as experiencing hypokalemia, so he stopped taking the diuretics and continued the potassium. Within 3 days, his heart began to flutter. He called 911 but his heart stopped while on the phone. So, please add this warning to your video describing how to avoid overdosing on potassium, especially for older people.

@trentriver

9 ай бұрын

I am confused. It seems that stopping the diuretics (so he would be peeing less) caused the issue. Did stopping them caused a change in the level of K in his system to the down side because it would increased the fluid levels in his body and diluted (reduced) the K level. Or, because he was peeing less, it caused his K levels to increase. Can you clarify this for me.

@Pikrodafni

9 ай бұрын

Will you explain to me how do vegetarians and vegans avoid hyperkalemia? Veg and fruit are full of potassium.

@chirho2642

9 ай бұрын

@@Pikrodafni I'm currently on 40mg of lisinopril and just ordered potassium supplements however I want to run it by my cardiologist tomorrow. I'm mostly vegan and eat a banana a day (for the most part) including one avocado on most days. I also eat about half to a whole apple a day as well. I haven't had my potassium levels checked but hope see my cardio next week. My by about 6 months ago was fine as well as my heart vessels etc and he said whatever you're doing keep it up! He told me he didn't have to see me for another year. First time hearing about hyperkalemia and wanna make sure when I do speak to my cardio doc that he knows all the foods that I'm eating. I've been experiencing some "tingling" or some sensation in my left foot but that may be because I stubbed my ankle and it could be a result of that. Blessings to all and doc Clayton.. I pray that we all stay informed and continue doing our research 🙏🏽 John 3:16

@Pikrodafni

9 ай бұрын

@@chirho2642 If you are vegan, why do you need potassium supplements? I do because I don't like veg, and I'm forcing myself to eat more fruit these days. Your doctor wants you on meds for the rest of your life, so he will be against your taking care of your health. Mine was really cross when he saw me solve my hypertension with vitamins... I have just googled the side effects of lisinopril. I am HORRIFIED. Why are you putting it in your body at all?!

@mariaperkins4958

9 ай бұрын

So sorry that happened to your father.

Thanks for this great video, doc! I have high blood pressure and am looking for ways to avoid the traditional medication and be a burden to the National Health Service. Love from 🇬🇧.

Thankyou so much Dr.Dave,i was looking for a way to get off the prescription meds,❤ this

Today I just went to the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim California and I went around to each booth at this massive massive event and I was trying to teach the people Manning each booth the extreme importance of getting enough potassium ... I was teaching them to pass on to the executives the higher-ups the importance of putting higher amounts of potassium in foods and supplements because our nation are world overall we're not getting enough potassium and it's affecting physical pains , heart health and mental health...... I would normally never tell anybody to follow what a medical doctor says because they are not trained in natural ways I don't know much about this particular doctor but I'm very happy that he's talking about this because more people need to know this millions and millions of more people need to see this type of video 👋🏼☘️😉

@drdaveclayton

3 ай бұрын

Hi Leo! I was at Expo West as well - probably doing the same thing as you! We found some great little companies with innovative, natural high-potassium foods. We'll highlight them in the next few weeks and months. Appreciate the props and thanks for watching. Dr. Dave

@MrSprintcat

3 ай бұрын

Awesome

Thanks! Terrific information. I've only taken modest amounts of potassium. I'll bump it up and see how that works.

So glad I came across your video. Just been diagnosed with high BP and definitely don’t want to be reliant on meds so I’ll start your recommended changes today! Thank you!

@drdaveclayton

3 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Do let me know how it goes. Thanks for supporting and letting me be part of your health journey.

Organic Hibiscus flower as hot or cold tea works like magic and tastes good!

Thank you for this advice. I am 74 and always had a BP of 120/70 until 2 years ago when it went regularly to 135/80, which my GP said is okay for my age. 6 months ago I moved into a Retirement Centre where we get 1 meal at lunch 5 days a week. The variety of vegetables is not good and Meat and starch make out most of the meals in a week. So yesterday I had my BP checked for the first time in the 6 months and it was 153/77!!! I am upset and I believe it is the poor diet. I have been preparing my own, mainly veggie meals over weekends. I will add potassium rich foods. I don't want to take meds. I am on no chronic meds. So I am grateful fot this advice, thank you.

@drdaveclayton

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Good job on adding more potassium rich foods. Given the interest and high demand for a high-quality, potent potassium citrate supplement, I will be releasing my own branded supplement for our viewers. To stay tuned for its release, sign up for the waitlist by emailing info@daveclaytonmd.com.

Just vamr across you website. I appreciate the information you have stated in relation to HP which rins in my family.

Richest blessings to you for this revelation about one of my many health problems.

@drdaveclayton

3 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that and thanks for letting me be part of your health journey.

I truly love this video. I have been fighting HBP for years now, and one time when I had to visit the ER for Afib, which I believe was caused by untreated apnea, which I had for years, after open abdominal gall bladder surgery. The apnea was never diagnosed because doctors didn't know about it in th e 70's...they called it nerves. LOL When I was in the ER on that occasion, my Potassium was low, and I was given a huge pill. Since that time, I have been terrified to take my blood pressure, and terrified that I would be too low or too high in Potassium. I love the idea of NATURAL diet to reach the goal, but how do we know unless we keep the dreaded blood pressure cuff around a leg? LOL I LOVE tuna, and sardines, and chicken, Turkey, salads, nuts, mostly walnuts, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds, occasionally Macadamias. I will check out your sodium vedeo, and save this one, and talk to my Cardiologist, and PN. I will also make a chart of the foods I will actually eat for my nutrition. My mom died from Nephritis, and I am a fanatic about kidney function. My numbers were off, and I spoke to a friend's son, who is a geriatric pharmacist. He looked at my physical results and pinned my issue down EN POINTE...He said I held my urine...CORRECT, and I didn't drink enough water ...CORRECT! SO...I began a regimen and it worked. But stress is a factor I fight daily, as my husband has just recovered from bowel cancer surgery, around six months ago, and he now has dementia, so I am doing the bills, and other responsibilities, plus my precious dog had to be put down because of kidney failure...caused by a puppy mill. What is the process of getting off the meds? To me that is a bit intimidating. But, DEFINITELY DOABLE, because it is what I desire most. At 78 years old...I know by now what I DON'T want, and medications are IT! Thank you for such a valuable source of knowledge.

@libertyjusticeforall6754

4 ай бұрын

How are you doing? Did anything help? Have you found out anymore information? Hope you are doing better 🙏

@warminster1005

3 ай бұрын

Is your husband taking statins to reduce cholesterol? Have him stop for 10 days. Long term use of statins can cause memory loss and dementia. I took Crestor for 20 years, began to experience memory loss, stopped medicine and within a month my memory was good. I am in my 83rd year.

@jeanmader2302

3 ай бұрын

@@warminster1005 No,, that little brat has had the Esophagectomy, for cancer and, now...15 yrs after it...just months ago, he had colon cancer resection, is on NO MEDS. The man lives in a tree, lol. He is doing well, except for the forgetfulness. I PRAY for his health every day. Note...I refused stations years ago...they are SO bad,

Thanks Dave - enjoyed this video. I’ve changed my diet recently and my blood pressure has dropped a lot and there is a lot of potassium in my new way of eating. Not many people address potassium and I know it is related to heart electrical problems. I’ll check out your other vids.

@nisahahmad264

9 ай бұрын

Do share whats your new menu like. Tq

@rommelenriquez951

8 ай бұрын

How long did it take to drop?

Thanks. I learned a lot.

I'm 69 and not happy with taking Blood pressure medicine or colesteral medication. Ive been taking beet powder and my BP is an up and down ride. I will check my potassium levels and engage in your wisdom.

Thanks Doc! Today is 11/12/23 I will up my potassium thru foods and a supplement plus life style change and exercise! Will update in a month. 👍🏻

@kevinm.4784

5 ай бұрын

Any update?

Thanks! I had high BP for a while now, 145/80. I bought Morton's salt substitute and used it in addition to normal salt. This morning, I'm at 130/80 and feel so much better in my body.

@SheepAmongG.O.A.T

4 ай бұрын

Morning time always shows lower BP.

Excellent! Many thanks for sharing

Thanks Dr. sharing this information it is very helpful

Those having a chronic kidney disease with high BP, how much potassium for them is safe for vital function. Please advise

Other day, 199 tops. Sat down thought about it. Got out in garden, got on with a few things . Came back.took a reading , after I’d told my blood pressure to get down below 150 . Picture the reading you want, nothing else. Do exactly as the. Instructions say. I got a 147. . You get tense, up it goes, but I’d been asleep previous. Yo are the controller of your health and habits. It’s you who has to be the mindset of it. Don’t let it get you down. Get the proper diet and do it.

@adriennelee1520

10 ай бұрын

Love your post.. inspirational thank you

Many thanks, will give it a try ! ❤

Great info. Thanks!

I have reversed my6 years old blood pressure 180/120.....to 123/78......yes I have done it.... Thanks to God

@ronson570

9 ай бұрын

That's interesting but you did not say how you did it, It implies you took potassium!

@Queen1111sunshine

9 ай бұрын

How?

@svman102

9 ай бұрын

How did you do it please let us know

@sharpcitizens9936

5 ай бұрын

Plz share how u did it.

@akashbudapest-lw1nu

2 ай бұрын

God won't spare you if you don't share it

Thank you, Dr. That was my problem, I had very low potassium, but I've sinced corrected it, and now my BP in 119/65 average, from 145/70

@drdaveclayton

9 ай бұрын

Great job!

@Thats_Right80

9 ай бұрын

What did u take?

@SD-mg7np

4 ай бұрын

Why no responses?

@meirabalderas9193

3 ай бұрын

How long did it take

Dr. I can't thank u enough. I thought I knew enough until I listened to u. Fiber for sugar n potassium for blood pressure. My universe bless you.

Thanks much doctor Clayton. I'll definitely be starting this diet change ASAP. I was actually just prescribed metoprolol 25mg Thursday 02/01/2024 By Saturday night my heart felt like it was beating out of my chest. Unfortunately a blizzard was also hitting at the same time. So I was not in a good situation at all. I got my blood pressure down, but man that was kind scary. I'm only 58 and don't want to go out like that. I'm in Wyoming by the way, I'm having a pretty hard time finding a good doctor, in the Lowest populated state in America. Thanks again

Great advice. Thank you Dr. , I’m struggling to lower my bp with drug . I appreciated the diet table you show , I’m saving this video and start implementing tomorrow I’m happy to find you❤

@drdaveclayton

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback! Good luck :)

@ryansetiawan1841

10 ай бұрын

Try keto diet. I am 70yrs old & managed to get rid of high blood medication, chlesterol lowering medication and blood sugar lowering medication prescribed by my doctor/cardiologist.

@skittles2055

9 ай бұрын

@@ryansetiawan1841Awesome! ⭐️

@Pikrodafni

9 ай бұрын

Drink hibiscus tea as weel, it really helps. At least three cups a day.

@lapislazuli7876

9 ай бұрын

@@PikrodafniI was doing that and it still didn’t work. Still needed to take BP meds.

Thanks for sharing. I've asked my Dr about what I need to do about getting off my High Blood Pressure medicine. I am on it for life.

@howarddennison5536

9 ай бұрын

Almost every DR will push the meds everytime. My Cardioligist told me exercise would not help my high blood pressure, I wish I could of seen the look on my face because I thought it was the stupudest thing a DR has ever told me.

@skittles2055

9 ай бұрын

They’re programmed/taught only limited things within an echo chamber profiting big pharma. Many mean well and just don’t know any better, sadly. Never let your doctor curse you with such limiting proclamations. Keep on researching for yourself in search of fuller truth. Have to be smart and cautious along the way, but also don’t be afraid to trust what your inner knowing may be trying to let you know.

Thanks for your lecture.

Thank you for this doctor❤

Hello from the UK. No doctor or the health service has ever mentioned potassium to me and I've been on blood pressure meds for almost 18 years. I'm vegan too but thanks to you just realised that I need to rethink some food choices on that diet, despite thinking that being vegan would help. It has helped and I've been able to ditch one medication but not the other yet. Many thanks for the video, very informative.

@markwhite6782

9 ай бұрын

Hello from the US, same here, all my PCP does is look at data then put me on a new prescription med. I had enough and became my own doctor through Dr. Berg and a few other internet doctors. Well, it's been 2 years and one month and I'm 52 pounds lighter, no longer have high blood pressure, high triglycerides, fatty liver disease and insulin resistance. I'm off all 7 prescriptions. On my 6 month physical I took a tongue lashing from my PCP for not taking my meds. I asked him why I need my triglyceride meds when my level was 43 (it was over 300) I asked him why take both of my blood pressure meds when my blood pressure was 125/68? They are just pill pushers. I did all of this by low carb, no sugar and exercise.

@So.avant.garde1

9 ай бұрын

I’ve certainly heard of it. Now that it’s crossed my path again I’m going to look into this more seriously.

@johnhurd3257

9 ай бұрын

So sorry they didn't tell you.

@octiman2997

9 ай бұрын

@@markwhite6782 As a vegan do you eat alot of Carps ? or stachy foods. You see The Keto diet was the best for me lowering blood pressure, because carps that turns to sugar also increase insulin in body has a direct effect on blood pressure. It is important to stay away from sweets and simple carps that turn to sugar in blood and then gets stored as saturated fats in your body.

@markwhite6782

9 ай бұрын

I'm not vegan at all. I eat a lot of protein and fats. I just stay very low on carbs and try to eat no sugar at all but It's impossible because they put sugar into everything. You are correct about insulin and blood pressure but most doctors don't even know that. @@octiman2997

Salt substitute is cheap and sold alongside Morton's salt in any grocery store, and it has the same easy to measure value, 1/4 tsp = 500 mg. Read the label on these salt substitutes.....it's potassium. Whenever I stray and eat a salty meal and know I didn't eat enough potassium rich foods that day, I add 1/4 or 1/2 tsp of the potassium salt to a few ounces of water, stir and gulp down, not tasty but easy to swallow. Or could sprinkle over food.

Thank you for your video very helpful! I have been dealing with high blood pressure for years. I am going to be more mindful of My diet Brian

Thank you 🙏so much for your channel.That’s what we should be doing for potassium..That’s what I do.Keep up the good work…

Hey doc. Feeling hopeful. Would love to get off of these meds. My BP has been very challenging. What's your take on the different reasons for hypertension like inflammation, magnesium deficiency, toxins, gut microbiome, insulin resistance, sleep apnea

@christiebussey1285

8 ай бұрын

@arlenebryan-swanson5076 Hi you may find videos about BP by Dr Peter Osborn helpful he also does weekly live Q&A so questions like yours can be answered. I watched a recent one that brought up your questions with answers. I hope you find those helpful! 🙂

I recently stopped taking my meds (I know) and am working on my diet and using natural supplements. This video was very helpful; I am over the meds- too many, they make me I’ll, and not working. I am learning how to eat & cook in a healthy manner. Also using a Hawthorn supplement daily in my tea.

This very powerful messages to help people like me I just find out I have high BP. Thank you

Thank you for your educated advice.

Potassium is something I take for night-time leg cramps. Good to know there's more to it.

@kateniemogha830

Ай бұрын

Pls what type of pottasium did you take

Just curious to how much potassium should a person who has been kidney transplanted should get? I know that you should limit potassium if you have kidney failure

This video is extremely helpful and efficient

Thanks so much looking for a way to get off my meds!