>BP is supposed to go DOWN on low-carb. I assume the smoking is making it do the opposite? hi Denise, not to advocate smoking--i know, i know, it's a filthy nasty suicidal habit that not only ruins one's health but turns one into a social pariah. BUT i have been paleo for over 3 years, and i smoke (granted, i have it down now to about 10 smokes/day, but still) and my BP is consistently low, in the range from 90/60 to 110/70 (as it was before i went paleo) YMMV, of course. JoAnn.