Please before you take much salt thinking it
prevents Ebola . . take note
7 Health Risks of Eating Too Much Salt.
Too much salt in the diet, which is marked by
high sodium content, can deeply impact almost
all biochemical pathways in your body. As a
standard, your dietary intake of sodium should
not exceed 2,000 milligrams per day. Any excess
of this amount can inhibit the proper absorption
of nutrients and disrupt normal body functions.
The following are seven dangerous health
consequences of eating too many salty foods:
1. Hypertension
The number one medical consequence of high salt
intake is hypertension. High intake of salt causes
water retention and promotes abnormal influx of
water molecules into your blood vessels.
This action instantaneously increases your blood
volume and blood pressure. Sudden rises of blood
pressure can trigger life threatening
cardiovascular emergencies like strokes and heart
attacks. Reducing your sodium intake through
diet can lower your blood pressure by as much as
25%.
2. Abnormal Heart Development
A habit of eating salty food can also heighten
your risk of non-blood pressure related heart
diseases. Having higher than normal blood
volume means that your heart has to work much
harder to provide proper circulation. Over time,
your heart can become abnormally large and your
heart valves can become thinner.
An enlarged
heart is significantly weaker and can lead to
symptoms like chest pains, breathlessness and
chronic fatigue. Fatal cases like sudden cardiac
arrest and heart failure can also occur.
3. Osteoporosis
Sodium inhibits your body's absorption and
utilization of calcium, leading to a loss of bone
mass and increased porousness of your bones.
Women after menopause, diabetics and elderly
people who are already at high risk of
osteoporosis should be especially careful about
salt intake. Having a high salt diet can drastically
heighten your chances for fractures and other
skeletal deformations.
4. Kidney Disorders
Excess calcium and sodium that are not used by
your body goes into your urine. This can increase
the filtration load of your kidneys and increase
the likelihood of crystal formation. Elevated blood
pressure and blood volume are also extremely
damaging to your kidneys.
5. Dehydration and Swelling
Feeling thirsty is a direct response after having
salty food. This happens because excessive
sodium in your blood draws water out of your
cells and into your tissues. Dehydrated cells
signal your brain for water. Having fluid filled
tissue makes you look bloated and swollen, and
these symptoms are especially severe in the lower
parts of your body. Reducing your salt intake is
an effective way of preventing swollen feet, ankles
and calves.
6. Digestive Diseases
Sodium regulates the acid-base balance of blood
and body fluids. Too much salt can trigger acid
reflux and cause heart burn and long-term
damage to your upper digestive tract. Studies
have shown that habitual intake of salty foods is
a strong risk factor for duodenal and gastric
ulcers and cancers.
7. Electrolyte and Hormone
Imbalance
Excessive sodium can impact both your
electrolyte and hormone balance. Too much
sodium can severely hinder the conduction of
nerve impulses and induce symptoms like
dizziness, muscle cramps and shakiness. You can
also have impaired sensory response, feel
disoriented or develop other depressive
symptoms.
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