Question: Is it true that drinking lots of water will help reduce high blood pressure or is this a myth?
Dr. Hibberd’s answer:
Fluid loading will actually increase your blood pressure. Drinking extreme amounts of water can also cause electrolyte abnormalities. Drinking about eight glasses of water (eight ounces each) daily is usually sufficient for most of us. Some people are sodium sensitive and will see improved blood pressure readings if they drink a lot of water and are on low-salt diets (2 grams or less).
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