Apr 15, 2025
Understanding Blood Pressure Spikes In 40s: Causes, Biomarkers & What To Do
Explore causes and personalized insights for blood pressure spikes in 40s using advanced testing with Mito Health.
Why It Happens
In your 40s, blood pressure spikes can become more frequent due to hormonal shifts, metabolism changes, and lifestyle buildup. This is a pivotal decade for cardiovascular prevention.
Perimenopause and Hormonal Fluctuations: For women, changing estrogen levels affect vascular tone.
Decreased Physical Activity: Less daily movement contributes to arterial stiffness.
Metabolic Slowdown: Blood sugar, cholesterol, and body composition often shift in this decade.
Higher Stress Burden: Career, caregiving, and financial responsibilities peak, affecting cortisol levels.
Alcohol or Caffeine Intake: These become more impactful as the body’s tolerance shifts with age.
How to Manage
Get Annual Checkups: Screen for cholesterol, glucose, and early hypertension.
Focus on Sleep Hygiene: Poor sleep raises baseline blood pressure and cortisol.
Increase Daily Movement: Even light walking reduces arterial pressure.
Balance Macros and Reduce Sodium: A plant-forward, low-processed diet supports vascular health.
Track Stress and Recovery: Use breathwork, therapy, or breaks to stay in balance.
Your 40s are a turning point — and a powerful time to prevent chronic pressure issues.
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