Understanding Normal Blood Pressure (Systolic, Diastolic)

What Is Normal BP?  

Do you feel dizzy and lightheaded after waking up, have problems viewing things due to blurred vision, or sometimes your nose bleeds, or you go through constant headaches and blackouts? If that’s the case, you might be dealing with abnormal blood pressure (BP). Trust us, and please don’t ignore these signs. Our body shows certain signs or symptoms when something is not right internally or externally in the body. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, it’s wise to analyze your body and consult a doctor.  

Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure of blood circulation from the heart to the entire body. The Average blood pressure differs for different sex, and it tends to rise with age. You need to understand how blood pressure affects your health and how to combat those challenges. According to the American Heart Association, normal blood pressure for adults (ages 20 and older) is less than 120/80 mm Hg. 

Normal BP Range For Women 

Do you know high blood pressure is sometimes referred to as a ‘silent condition’ in women? Women dealing with high blood pressure may not experience any high BP symptoms whatsoever, which is why the name ‘silent condition’. Often time’s symptoms don’t appear until the condition has become severe or when the elevated blood pressure has damaged the blood vessels to break. These symptoms include red spots in front of the eyes, dizziness, and skin flushing. Women aged 21-25 have the lowest normal diastolic reading (115.5-70.5), while women aged 31-35 have the lowest normal systolic reading (110.5/72.5). The age group with the highest normal blood pressure reading in women is between ages 56 and 60 (132.5/78.5). 

 Normal Bp Range For Men 

The average BP range for men varies by age group. The age group with the lowest normal blood pressure reading in men is 31-35 years (114.5/75.5). The age group with the highest normal blood pressure level reading in men is 61-65 years (143.5/76.5).  

Here are a few healthy tips for keeping your blood pressure in the normal range:- 

• Exercise, exercise, and exercise 
• Lose excess weight  
• Incorporate a healthy diet  
• Revise your salt intake   
• Ditch smoking and put a brake on alcohol consumption   
• Always have a nutritious breakfast   

 Blood Pressure Stages  

Blood pressure for adults is divided into stages. At each stage, there is a greater risk to your health and body. These stages vary from normal, elevated to high blood pressure conditions. A hypertensive crisis, which is measured at 180/120, is a sharp increase in blood pressure that may cause a stroke.  

Stages of High Blood Pressure:   

	Range of Systolic blood pressure	Range of Diastolic blood pressure
Elevated	120-129 mm Hg	Less than 80
Stage 1 Hypertension	130-139 mm Hg	80-89 mm Hg
Stage 2 Hypertension	140 mm Hg and up	90 mm Hg and up
Hypertensive crisis	180 mm Hg and up	120 mm Hg and up

 Blood Pressure Chart By Age, Gender, And Height  

Blood pressure by age and gender   

Age	Men	Women
18-39 years	119/70 mm Hg	110/68 mm Hg
40-59 years	124/77 mm Hg	122/74 mm Hg
60+ years	133/69 mm Hg	139/68 mm Hg

Blood pressure chart by age and height  

BP Chart by height for females  

Height	Low	Target	High
4’10”	100	115	131
4’11”	101	117	134
5’0”	103	120	137
5’1”	105	122	140
5’2”	108	125	144
5’3”	111	128	148
5’4”	114	133	152
5’5”	117	136	156
5’6”	120	140	160
5’7”	123	143	164
5’8”	126	146	167
5’9”	129	150	170
5’10”	132	153	173
5’11”	135	156	176
6’0”	138	159	179

BP Pressure chart by height for male   

Height	Low	Target	High
5’1”	123	134	145
5’2”	125	137	148
5’3”	127	139	151
5’4”	129	142	155
5’5”	131	145	159
5’6”	133	148	163
5’7”	135	151	167
5’8”	137	154	171
5’9”	139	157	175
5’10”	141	160	179
5’11”	144	164	183
6’0”	147	167	187
6’1”	150	171	192
6’2”	153	175	197
6’3”	157	179	202

Low Blood Pressure Range  

With lack of concentration, fatigue, nausea, blurred vision, fainting, and dizziness as symptoms, low blood pressure is caused by heat exhaustion, liver disease, heart failure, excessive medications, pregnancy, or hormonal problems such as under-active thyroid, diabetes, and hypoglycemia. Low blood pressure does not require treatment, although instilling some healthy habits in your day-to-day activities can keep your blood pressure level in normal parameters: 

• Drinking more fluids.   
• Taking blood pressure-raising medicines.  
• Changing your standing/sitting habits.   
• Consuming a balanced diet.

Blood pressure (Systolic & Diastolic) chart by age  

Age	Minimum (Systolic/Diastolic)	Normal (Systolic/Diastolic)	Maximum  (Systolic/Diastolic)
1 to 12 months	75/50	90/60	100/75
1 to 5 years	80/55	95/65	110/79
6 to 13 years	90/60	105/70	115/80
14 to 19 years	105/73	117/77	120/81
20 to 24 years	108/75	120/79	132/83
25 to 29 years	109/76	121/80	133/84
30 to 34 years	110/77	122/81	134/85
35 to 39 years	111/78	123/82	135/86
40 to 44 years	112/79	125/83	137/87
45 to 49 years	115/80	127/84	139/88
50 to 54 years	116/81	129/85	142/89
55 to 59 years	118/82	131/86	144/90
60 to 64 years	121/83	134/87	147/91

Diastolic Blood Pressure Range  

The heart rests between beats, so it can be reloaded with blood, this pause in between beats for the refilling of blood is known as “Diastole”. A normal diastolic blood pressure range during quiet rest is 80 mmHg or a little below. If you have high blood pressure, the diastolic number is often higher even during quiet rest. A Low diastolic pressure range may be detected with dehydration or with severe bleeding.  

Typical diastolic BP range:  

Blood Pressure Category	Diastolic pressure range mmHg
Normal	Less than 80
Elevated	Less than 80
High blood pressure	80-89
High blood pressure	90 or higher
Hypertensive crisis	Higher than 120

What are the natural ways to reduce high blood pressure?

These are some natural ways to bring down your high blood pressure-

• Walk and exercise regularly.
• Reduce the intake of sodium in your diet.
• Drink less alcohol.
• If you’re a sweet tooth, this remedy will be your favourite – eat dark chocolate and cocoa.
• Eat calcium-rich food like dairy, leafy greens and beans.
• Cut back on caffeine intake.
• Taking natural supplements like aged garlic extract, fish oil, whey protein, berberine, and hibiscus can instantly lower your high blood pressure.
• Eat magnesium-rich foods like legumes and whole grains.
• Meditation and deep breathing can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps slow your heart rate and ultimately lowers your blood pressure level.
• Eating berries lowers your blood pressure and the risk of heart diseases.

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