Blood pressure

[Cooper27]

We have a pretty decent cuff at home, so I have been keeping an eye on my blood pressure. I forgot to take a reading before starting, but I was around 120/76 in Feb.

While doing restrictive keto in July, my blood pressure came in at around 110/72.

Unfortunately I've got a stomach irritation, and I've been tending towards plain foods like rice and potatoes again, because they're easier to digest. Blood pressure has risen to 125/76 after 3 weeks.

I can't rule out that being ill has pushed my blood pressure up a bit, but I've gone from good to optimal to slightly elevated, and the major change is carbs...

[G1nny]

Blood pressure is still ok if it keeps going up, let your doc know.

[Cooper27 in reply to G1nny]

Yes, it's still ok, just no longer optimal. I thought it was interesting how much difference fat made in lowering blood pressure though