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Could Green Tea Elevate Blood Pressure?
Normal bp reading is 140/80 for me. I'm 60 yr. old female with rhuematoid arthritis (being treated). Recent dr.'s office vitals showed bp 200/90. Had green tea prior to appointment, could this be the reason for the elevated bp? Dr. prescribed ace inhibitor but I don't want to take it because of the side effects listed.
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Hi,
Usually green tea doesn't increase blood pressure. You should monitor your blood pressure, if you have high blood pressure, you should take medication systematically, utherwise you may develop many side effects of your heart, kidney, eye, brain if left high blood pressure untreated.
Take care
Usually green tea doesn't increase blood pressure. You should monitor your blood pressure, if you have high blood pressure, you should take medication systematically, utherwise you may develop many side effects of your heart, kidney, eye, brain if left high blood pressure untreated.
Take care
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