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Does 2G Of Vitamin C Elevate BP Levels?

SUDDEN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, (160/95) WITHOUT ANY SIGNIFICANT LIFE CHANGES, EXCEPT FOR 2G OF VITAMINE C PER DAY INSTEAD OF 1G, AND GINGKO BILOBA.
IS THERE A CONNECTION.
BLOOD PRESSURE ORIGINALLY AROUND 130/90.
63 YEARS OLD, SLIGHTLY OVERWEIGHT 10-15LBS BUT NOTY OBESE.
LOST 10 LBS RECENTLY AND BP SHUT UP,.
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posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Its very unlikely that Vit C caused the BP rise. As we age BP gradually rises. You may need to start BP medications.
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Does 2G Of Vitamin C Elevate BP Levels?

Its very unlikely that Vit C caused the BP rise. As we age BP gradually rises. You may need to start BP medications.