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Is Taking Pre Workout Supplement Safe When Suffering From High BP?
i went to the doctor today and found out i have slightly high blood pressure (132/82). im a 20 year old college baseball player and i use hemo rage black (a pre workout supplement) to get the most out of my workouts. is this okay or should i stop immediately?
I understand your concern and would explain that your increase in the blood pressure seems to be related to the supplements you are taking.
You should know that all the pre workout supplements have shown to increase blood pressure and cause cardiac arrhythmia.
But also other secondary causes of high blood pressure should be excluded too.
I would recommend consulting with a GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, cortisol plasma levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, etc.).
Meanwhile I would recommend stopping all the supplements that you are taking.
Hope to have been helpful!
Greetings,
Dr. Iliri
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Is Taking Pre Workout Supplement Safe When Suffering From High BP?
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that your increase in the blood pressure seems to be related to the supplements you are taking. You should know that all the pre workout supplements have shown to increase blood pressure and cause cardiac arrhythmia. But also other secondary causes of high blood pressure should be excluded too. I would recommend consulting with a GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray study and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, cortisol plasma levels, kidney and liver function tests, blood electrolytes, etc.). Meanwhile I would recommend stopping all the supplements that you are taking. Hope to have been helpful! Greetings, Dr. Iliri