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June 17
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My PH specialist actually doesn't encourage commercial supplements, but rather boosting my dietary routine with a few modifications. I eat more beets than I used to and I almost never have soup anymore since I am limited to 2L of fluid intake each day and I would honestly rather have the water or seltzer. I make the exception for my husband's loaded matzo ball soup when he makes it. I also have 2 bananas and generally 1 to 2 pears every week rather than take a potassium supplement. And I drink a glass of (usually red) wine almost every night or snack on grapes rather than take Resveratrol as a supplement.

June 17 (edited)
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Great question! When it comes to pulmonary hypertension (PH), certain vitamins and minerals may be helpful to support your health. Here's a quick rundown:

Vitamins that may help
- Vitamin C – Found in citrus fruits, berries, peppers, broccoli, and spinach. May play a role in improving PH.
- Vitamin D – Found in fatty fish Show Full Answer

Great question! When it comes to pulmonary hypertension (PH), certain vitamins and minerals may be helpful to support your health. Here's a quick rundown:

Vitamins that may help:
- Vitamin C – Found in citrus fruits, berries, peppers, broccoli, and spinach. May play a role in improving PH.
- Vitamin D – Found in fatty fish like salmon, fortified milk, and cereals. Low vitamin D levels may affect blood pressure regulation in PH.

Minerals worth discussing with your doctor:
- Iron – Found in legumes, tofu, whole grains, dark leafy vegetables, red meat, and eggs.
- Phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and potassium – Your care team may suggest adding these to your diet. It's really important to speak with your PH specialist before starting any supplements, as some can interact with PH medications in ways that aren't fully understood yet. Better safe than sorry β€” your care team can help figure out what's right for your specific situation!

June 17

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