Causes of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a complex condition that has many causes and contributing factors. These factors are associated with your physiology, diet, lifestyle, stress level, environment, genetics, and other factors.

Here is a list of the many causes and co-factors associated with high blood pressure. Use this information to help figure out what is causing your high blood pressure so that you can implement the necessary corrective actions.

Biological/Physiological
High blood glucose
High insulin levels
Insulin resistance
Cellular inflammation
Oxidative stress
Hormonal imbalance
Being overweight or obese
Narrowing of the arteries (large blood vessels) supplying the kidneys
High blood viscosity
Enzyme deficiencies
Impaired digestion
Impaired immunity
Toxicity

Diseases
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
ObesityHormonal conditions, such as Cushing's syndrome 
Conditions that affect the body’s tissue, such as lupus
Obstructive sleep apnea
Adrenal gland tumors
Thyroid problems

Nutritional/Dietary
Macronutrient imbalance
Vitamin deficiency (A, B, C, D, K2)
Mineral deficiency (magnesium, potassium, calcium)
Excess salt
Other nutrient deficiency(Omega-3 EFAs, probiotics)
Excess processed foods, trans fats, HFCS, etc.
Smoking
Drinking large amounts of alcohol

Nutritional Supplements
Synthetic vitamins
Herbal remedies, such as herbal supplements

Drugs/Medications
Steroids
Painkillers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen  
Recreational drugs, such as cocaine, amphetamines and crystal methamphetamine
Other  medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers and some prescription drugs

Lifestyle
High stress environment
Lack of exercise

Mental
Emotional stability
Stressful work environment
Financial problems
Lack of knowledge

Family
Race (being of African or Caribbean origin)
Genetics
Certain defects in blood vessels you're born with (congenital)
Family cooking habits

Societal
Racism, sexism, etc.
Other isms

In most cases, most people will have multiple causes and co-factors that contribute to their high blood pressure.

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Additional References:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/basics/causes/con-20019580
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/hbcauses
http://www.webmd.com/men/guide/high-blood-pressure
http://www.drging.com/conditions/root-of-causes-of-high-blood-pressure
http://causes-of-highbloodpressure.blogspot.com/2011/04/root-causes-of-high-blood-pressure.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/14/causes-of-high-blood-pressure-surprising-_n_6445366.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159283.php
http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/hypertension-in-african-americans
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/january26/med-hypertension-012605.html
http://www.clickondetroit.com/lifestyle/good-4-you/mens-health/African-American-men-and-risk-of-high-blood-pressure/19474654
http://www.lindbergnutrition.com/common/news/news_results.asp?task=Headline&id=13429&storeID=1C7A08050B8F4419BFFBA945004CA5D1
http://www.gallup.com/poll/180329/blacks-suffer-disproportionately-chronic-conditions.aspx
http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2014/01/unidentified-mans-hypertension-racism.html