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Protein intake for BP patients
I'm having hypertension from last one and half year. My BP ranges from 128/135-86/90.
I am taking medicines - telma 20 and supermet xl 25. My eGFR report says creatinine is 0.77 and eGFR is 178.
Can I join gym and take protein rich diet. Does my Blood pressure gets worsened by taking protein.?
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Take low sodium diet for hypertension.
Do not take oral salt.
Avoid salty foods, canned foods, fried foods, fast and junc foods, red meat, saturated fats and high cholesterol containing foods, refined carbohydrates, simple sugar.
Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Drink plenty of water.
Drink buttermilk as good source of protein and it will keep you hydrated as well.
You can take normal protein diet as per your ideal body weight with moderate amount of complex carbohydrates. High protein diet is not suggested.
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Hii,
Your blood pressure must be monitored daily but when you are in relax mood and position.
It's fluctuations depend just on your physical and mental rest and excitement.
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A stress free life is must. the dietary habit and quality food selection is also important. 1 gm of protein provide 4 kcal and how much amount of protein you are taking in a day it must be calculated well.
average intake of protein is 1g to 1.2g per kg body wt.
thank you to share your issue.
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Mr. Vikram Sabharwal
Dietitian/Nutritionist
2 yrs exp
Jammu
take protien not more than 1 grams per kg body weight per day, your eGFR is good, do not worry, take less salt in diet not more than 2-3 grams per day.stay away from hidden sources of salted foods.
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