What is the cause for the drop in blood pressure?
Patient: 37 y.o. male 5 7 180lb Very fit...work out 6 days a week (running,biking weightlifting) Started juicing(smoothie),second day. Experiencing a drop in blood pressure-105/60/60 Usually it s 120/70/72 What is the problem? P.S.For juicing used broccoli,banana,apple,carrots,avocado,kiwi,blackberry Doctor: hi, Though it may not be related, vegetable juices may reduce the blood pressure by regularizing your metabolism, reducing blood sodium levels and increasing potassium levels, which is healthy.  if it is not causing any symptoms, you need not worry. if there are symptoms like fatigue or giddiness, you need to be liberal in increasing salt intake.all the best.