Season 1 · Episode 17
S1E17: Blood Pressure, Body Fat, and Sodium
Meta Health: Mindfulness Meets Metabolism · Ronesh Sinha, MD
February 15, 202233m 51s
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Show Notes
I'm going to explain the interaction between blood pressure, body fat, and sodium by explaining the all important RAAS (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system). Understanding this system can help you optimize blood pressure, heart, and overall vascular health. We'll discuss the following:
- Understanding how RAAS works
- How body fat interacts with RAAS
- Why sodium is not the root cause of high blood pressure
- The connection between insulin resistance and RAAS
- Lifestyle measures to effectively reduce blood pressure