Does high cholesterol increase the risk of high blood pressure?
On One Hand: High Cholesterol Increases RiskHaving high cholesterol is one of the factors that increase a person’s risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to the Mayo Clinic.On the Other: Other Factors Can Be CulpritsOther factors contribute to a person’s risk for high blood pressure, such as aging, being of African heritage, having family members who have also had hypertension, being overweight and inactive, smoking cigarettes, eating too much salt, eating too little potassium and vitamin D, abusing alcohol, being stressed or having diabetes, kidney problems or sleep apnea, according to the Mayo Clinic.Bottom LineHaving high cholesterol is one of the factors that can increase the risk for high blood pressure.
