{"id":633651,"date":"2025-10-06T09:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T13:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=633651"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:44:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T20:44:19","slug":"foods-to-avoid-while-taking-entresto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/foods-to-avoid-while-taking-entresto\/","title":{"rendered":"6 foods to avoid on Entresto"},"content":{"rendered":"

Entresto<\/span><\/a> is a brand-name prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat heart failure. It combines sacubitril, a neprilysin inhibitor, and <\/span>valsartan<\/span><\/a>, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (<\/span>ARB<\/span><\/a>). Entresto is categorized in a new drug class called angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs).<\/span><\/p>\n

People taking Entresto should consult their healthcare providers to determine if any dietary changes are necessary to support the medication\u2019s effectiveness and enhance heart health. In many cases, patients taking Entresto are advised to avoid processed foods and those<\/span> high in potassium<\/span><\/a>, salt, or fat.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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How Entresto works<\/span><\/h2>\n

Entresto (sacubitril\/valsartan)<\/span><\/a> reduces the risk of heart-related death and hospitalization in people with heart failure. How? Relaxing <\/span>and widening blood vessels<\/span><\/a>, which increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure. The drug\u2019s active ingredients also have a secondary effect of decreasing sodium and fluid levels in the body, which can help prevent <\/span>symptoms of heart failure<\/span><\/a>, such as swelling and shortness of breath.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6 foods to avoid with Entresto<\/span><\/h2>\n

People take Entresto because they have a heart condition. Although no foods directly interact with Entresto, it\u2019s essential to follow healthcare professionals\u2019 recommendations for dietary changes that support heart health and minimize the risk of Entresto side effects, such as hyperkalemia (high blood potassium) and dizziness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some foods your prescriber might recommend avoiding or limiting while taking Entresto:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Potassium-rich foods<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Salty foods<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Salt substitutes<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Fatty foods<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Processed foods<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. High potassium foods<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels) is a serious side effect that develops in<\/span> approximately 12% of Entresto users<\/span><\/a>. Entresto can reduce the body\u2019s ability to eliminate potassium, creating a buildup in the bloodstream. Given that, limiting potassium-rich foods and potassium supplements can reduce the risk of side effects on Entresto.<\/span><\/p>\n

    The <\/span>Dietary Guidelines for America<\/span><\/a> outlines the amount of potassium in many common foods. Foods with the most potassium include:<\/span><\/p>\n