• male
• 50 Years
• 31/03/2021

What should be avoided in high BP?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 3+ Yrs

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Red meat, salt (sodium), and foods and drinks that contain added sugars. These foods can keep your blood pressure elevated.

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