The diet that has no more than 1,500 to 2,400 mg of salt per day is known as a low salt diet. Too much salt in the diet can lead to high blood pressure, which in turn can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke.
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Can hypertension have a genetic predisposition?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 33 year old male, and I am a software engineer. From the last 3 to 4 days I feel a bit tired and drowsy, and sometimes the back of my head pains. I measured my BP today with a digital meter at home, and it was 127/90 mmHg. I got a blood sugar test two months back, and it was 85 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand what you are going through, but there is no need to worry. Hypertension is very common these days, because of the prevalence of bad lifestyle, genetic predispositions, etc. In your case, your mom's history of CKD (chronic kidney disease) increases yo... Read Full »
Please suggest how to reduce added sugars in my diet.
Query: Hello doctor,I am seeking to reduce my intake of added sugars and gain a better understanding of their relationship to carbohydrates. Could you provide personalized insights into how added sugars differ from naturally occurring sugars in carbohydrates? Additionally, I would appreciate practical tips... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Yes, it is a kind of good choice. However, many foods are now filled with preservatives and high levels of sugar or salt. Consuming high carbohydrates can lead to elevated sugar levels in the blood, resulting in ... Read Full »
I have a gastric problem. What diet plan should I adopt?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a gastric problem. Can you suggest a diet plan to lose weight with consideration of my gastric problem? Please specify any precautions to be taken and mention the source of the food. I am attaching my medical reports, which I have done for the past six months.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You need to follow a high-protein, low-calorie, low-fat, and balanced diet. Do not skip your breakfast. To control gastric problems, you need to take food at the proper interval. Do not let your stomach empty for a longer period of time. For hypertension, avoid table salt i... Read Full »
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