Can I eat bananas with losartan?

Can I eat bananas with losartan?

Eating potassium-rich foods like bananas may be safe for people taking losartan who don't have kidney problems. Increasing dietary potassium was deemed safe by one study that looked at patients on ARBs or ACE inhibitors who had regular kidney function.

What is normal blood pressure for a 65 year old?

Elderly Blood Pressure Range for Men and Women

Blood Pressure Category for Adults 65+	Systolic mm Hg	Diastolic mm Hg
Normal blood pressure	Lower than 120	Lower than 80
Elevated blood pressure	120 – 129	Lower than 80
High blood pressure stage 1	130 – 139	80 – 89
High blood pressure stage 2	140 or higher	90 or higher

Are bananas bad for high blood pressure?

According to various researches, consuming potassium-rich foods help in lowering blood pressure. Bananas are extremely rich in potassium and low in sodium. According to the FDA, diets rich in potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

Can you drink too much electrolytes?

Overhydration can lead to water intoxication. This occurs when the amount of salt and other electrolytes in your body become too diluted. Hyponatremia is a condition in which sodium (salt) levels become dangerously low.

What sleeping position is best for high blood pressure?

Christopher Winter, says that sleeping on the left side is the best sleeping position for high blood pressure because it relieves pressure on blood vessels that return blood to the heart.