High blood pressure isn’t just about salt, stress, or getting older.

In many cases, it’s driven by what’s happening beneath the surface—chronic inflammation, impaired blood vessel function, and nutrient deficiencies that affect how your arteries respond.

For some, gut damage and immune reactions—including gluten sensitivity—may be part of that chain.

This breakdown walks you through the underlying mechanisms that can keep blood pressure elevated—even when you’re trying to do everything right.