What Causes Low Blood Pressure?
4. Nutrient Deficiencies
Many of us are fortunate enough to have easy access to a healthy, balanced diet. Still, many people don’t eat the variety of nutrients that they need. Other people might have nutrient deficiencies due to medical conditions that prevent them from absorbing those nutrients.
Nutrient deficiencies associated with a low blood pressure include vitamin B-12, iron, and folate. This is because these are necessary for the production of red blood cells, and too few red blood cells can mean a low blood pressure. Most cases can be remedied relatively easily with a change of diet, while dietary supplements can also help if needed.
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