What fruits should people with high blood pressure avoid?

Fruits are often rich in vitamins, minerals, and low in calories, so they are popular with many people. However, not all fruits are good for people with high blood pressure. Eating too much can be harmful to the patient.

Nutritionist Mai Thi Thuy - Nutrition Department, Xuyen A General Hospital, said that based on the National Institute of Nutrition's average food consumption recommendations (2025), the fruit portion should be sufficient for a normal person: 3 units = 240 g/day, and the same is true for people with high blood pressure. Fiber needs for people with high blood pressure are about 25-30 g/day, equivalent to 300-500 g of vegetables and 200 g of fruit per day.

"There is not much change in the amount of fruit needed for people with high blood pressure, the adjustment that needs to be noted here is the quality . That means you should choose fruits that are suitable for people with high blood pressure or people with high blood pressure with other comorbidities," Bachelor Thuy shared.

Grapefruit, grapefruit juice and related fruits such as oranges, tangerines, lemons, etc. can increase the concentration of some antihypertensive drugs.

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Fruits that should be limited for people with high blood pressure

According to nutritionist Mai Thi Thuy, grapefruit, grapefruit juice and related fruits such as oranges, tangerines, lemons, etc. can increase the concentration of some antihypertensive drugs (such as antihypertensive drugs in the calcium channel blocker group), making the antihypertensive effect stronger, easily causing hypotension.

For example, using the above fruits while taking blood pressure medications such as (Nifedipine, Amlodipine, Felodipine, etc.) can cause blood pressure to drop to a lower level than normal. At that time, blood cannot reach important organs such as the heart and brain, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Therefore, it is necessary to limit and avoid consuming them at the same time as medication.

Sweet fruits such as durian, jackfruit, ripe sweet mango, longan... should be limited in people with high blood pressure. They may not directly affect blood pressure, but they contain a lot of sugar and calories, causing blood sugar levels to become higher. In the long run, they can damage blood vessel walls, reduce the ability to expand and contract blood vessels, thereby narrowing blood vessels and increasing blood pressure. Eating too much can lead to weight gain, increased blood fat, increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, while weakening the immune system and accelerating the aging process.

Durian, jackfruit, ripe mango, longan... should be limited in people with high blood pressure.

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Safe fruits, good for people with high blood pressure

Apples and pears are beneficial fruits for people with high blood pressure thanks to their high fiber, vitamin C and antioxidant content, which help stabilize blood pressure and improve heart health.

Potassium-rich fruits: bananas, avocados, apples... have a protective effect against increased blood pressure.

Guava, kiwi, strawberry, orange, papaya, pineapple, mango … are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help protect the heart and blood vessels. They slow down the rate of damage to blood vessel walls, limit atherosclerosis, reduce blood cholesterol, thereby reducing the frequency and severity of angina attacks, and have a positive effect on blood pressure.

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