Guide To The Causes Of Hypotension

Emily Fowler

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In some cases, a lack of nutrients could lead to low blood pressure. This is most common with deficiencies in B vitamins, including folate (vitamin B9) and vitamin B12. In particular, patients with low levels of folate or vitamin B12 are at risk of developing anemia. Anemia patients cannot produce a sufficient amount of red blood cells. This reduces overall blood volume and blood pressure. Doctors recommend a daily folate intake of four hundred micrograms for individuals over fourteen years old. Folate is found in spinach, broccoli, peas, beans, lentils, bananas, and fortified foods.

For adults between eighteen and fifty years old, the recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 is 2.4 micrograms. Adults over fifty years old may need a higher daily intake. Meat and other animal products are the primary sources of vitamin B12. Due to this, vegans and vegetarians should take a vitamin B12 supplement. Doctors will administer blood tests to identify nutritional deficiencies. Patients may be given high-dose supplements or injections as treatments.

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