Citric acid and heart palpitations

[Lactosebitb]

Hi - anyone else experienced heart palpitations when eating citric acid foods? When I eat pineapple or drink lemonade my heart starts to race.

I am on blood pressure pills but they aren't controlling my blood pressure. I am trying to determine if foods with citric acid (or similar) is causing an elevated heart rate.

Anyone share similar experience? thanks

[Hidden]

Pineapple is generally thought to assist heart health because of its potassium content.

[Zazzel]

Could be a food intolerance.

[Hidden]

Nope - I drink fresh orange juice a fair amount, but no problems that I've noticed...

[Hidden]

Do you take blood pressure tablets? If so, maybe you shouldn't be eating or drinking pineapple. I was told not to.

[Kasmi in reply to Hidden]

I think it's grapefruit juice we should'nt be drinking on blood pressure melds.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Of course it is! Where is my head just lately? Not on this planet obviously.

[Ianc2]

If your pills aren't working you will need to look at lifestyle, In particular diet, weight measurement/control and exercise?

[pamker3]

I don't know if you are still on here - but I do have the same thing. I cannot eat pineapple, drink sprite, lemonade, or anything with citric acid. I also have problems with salicylates. Trust your instincts - you will often know about your body and problems better than others.