One of the most underlooked triggers for hard to control blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the top contributing factors in most cases of heart disease.

And if you’re struggling to keep your blood pressure (BP) in line, it’s important to address this right away. Especially since uncontrolled blood pressure amplifies your heart disease risk.

Today I’m going to talk about one way you can rein in your BP by putting the spotlight on a lesser-known blood pressure trigger — one that your doctor probably hasn’t made you aware of.

Fortunately, this trigger is easy to detect with a blood test, and fairly easy to treat.

Hormones soar, but you hit rock bottom

The trigger is called primary aldosteronism (PA), a type of hormonal disorder.

Effectively treating this disorder can finally solve your blood pressure problems — and perhaps a few other nagging health issues you may be suffering from…

If you have PA, it means that your adrenal glands are fatigued and producing too much of the hormone aldosterone.

In his Ultimate Heart-Protection Protocol, Dr. Fred Pescatore says that having too much of this hormone sends your blood pressure soaring, taking a drastic toll on your heart health.

So what triggers this excess production of hormones and how can you stop it?

Well, there are a few compounding factors at play here.

It’s typically triggered by prolonged chronic stress — especially when accompanied by poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and insufficient sleep.

And when this happens, your body overcompensates. Your adrenal glands go into overdrive to help you continue to function.

This may initially seem like a helpful benefit, until these excess hormones eventually hit a saturation point and become ineffective.

And that’s when adrenal fatigue develops — also known as adrenal burnout or chronic fatigue.

In Dr. Fred Pescatore’s Ultimate Heart-Protection Protocol, he explains, “When your adrenals become fatigued, it can affect the production of these hormones. Which, in turn, can play havoc with all of the vital processes these hormones help regulate.”

Some of those vital processes concern your heart. And this is where Dr. Pescatore puts an important focus on aldosterone.

The stealthy ways of a dire risk

An estimated 1 in every 50 adults is affected by PA. That’s over 5 million whose heart health is at grave risk — and most of them have no idea!

Dr. Pescatore points out that when PA is driving your high blood pressure, it not only harms your heart, it also affects your kidneys and other organs. In fact, PA-related hypertension is the deadliest kind.

And yet, it flies under the radar of most general practitioners.

The unfortunate truth is that most doctors don’t hunt for the cause of their patients’ chronic blood pressure. Mostly because it’s ingrained in them to focus on treating the problem with any of the dozens of hypertension drugs on the market.

But recent research shows that for many people, high blood pressure is more likely prompted by PA than so-called “experts” previously thought.

With that said, don’t be afraid to take charge of your health. Dr. Pescatore suggests: “If you’re taking multiple blood pressure medications and your pressure is still not under control, you should ask your doctor to test your aldosterone levels.

“Ideal aldosterone levels vary depending on your position when the blood is drawn. If you’re standing, they should be between 7 to 30 mg/dl. If you’re lying down, they should be between 3 to 16 mg/dl.”

Adrenals restoration is as easy as 1-2-3

If you’ve confirmed that primary aldosteronism is the source of your hypertension, your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke can be dramatically reduced with three simple steps:

  • Diet. Dr. Pescatore believes that dietary adjustment is the most critical component in restoring adrenal function.

He says, “Cut out all sugars and grains and focus every meal on whole, organic, nutrient-rich produce and grass-fed and -finished protein.” (Grass-finished means the animals haven’t been fattened with corn just before going to market.)

He also recommends healthy, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). You’ll find MUFAs in avocados, olives, nuts, and (Dr. Pescatore’s personal favorite) macadamia nut oil.

  • Sleep. Dr. Pescatore notes that your adrenal glands can’t recover without rest. But he adds that adrenal burnout can be the underlying cause of insomnia. “If you’ve been having trouble sleeping, and constantly feel like you’re running on fumes, this could be why.” (Dr. Pescatore devotes a chapter of his protocol to the importance of sleep in heart health and tips on how to overcome sleep problems.)
  • Supplements. Dr. Pescatore recommends a supplement of DHEA — a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. He says, “I like to think of supplemental DHEA as a Band-Aid that helps support your adrenal glands and gives them some much-needed rest.”

But he also cautions that DHEA should not be taken by those with hormonally related cancers (like breast cancer), pregnant or lactating women, and men with elevated PSA. And although he notes that DHEA is harmless, he suggests talking to your doctor first. His recommended dosage: 5 to 50 milligrams per day, depending on the case.

Beyond DHEA, Dr. Pescatore details six more supplements that can help you restore and balance your adrenal function — an important and often underlooked factor for optimal heart health.

To learn more about these supplements and other proven strategies for excellent blood pressure control, refer to the Resource Directory of Dr. Pescatore’s Ultimate Heart-Protection Protocol.

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