Does drinking water cause high BP??
In general, people are advised to drink water when blood pressure increases but do you know that water can also cause hypertension i.e. high blood pressure. In a study published in the Hypertension Journal, scientists have reported that water can cause hypertension in certain situations. Certain chemicals have been found in water, which increases the risk of high blood pressure. Let's know about this.
Experts say that keeping this danger in mind, all people need to show special vigilance about clean water and air.
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are mainly found in cosmetics, personal care products such as shampoos, shaving cream, non-stick utensils, and household items such as cooking essentials. Experts from the National Institutes of health say that these substances can be present in the environment with water for a long time. In such a situation, the consumption of unclean water can increase many problems including hypertension in you.
The health risks caused by PFAS have been discussed for years, says study senior author Sung Kyun Park, an assistant professor of epidemiology and environmental science at the university of Michigan. In view of the danger, some countries have also announced a ban on the use of PFAS in food packaging and cosmetics products.
Our findings demonstrate that limiting the use of PFAS in generic products can substantially reduce the increasing worldwide risk of hypertension.