Excess SALT

Salt is a very basic element that is need by our body. We take salt by different methods like via food, drinks etc. Without salt many mechanisms of the body stop working properly and we will get ill. But taking excess salt also can make you sick. Intake of excess salt is highly dangerous.

According to the studies the intake of excess salt may cause problem to you. Intake of excess salt can lead to death also because of high blood pressure.

77.9 million American ADULTS have high blood pressure.
Too much of salt can lead to muscle cramp, electrolyte disturbance which can cause neurological problems. Intake of excess salt with low amount of water can lead to water intoxication.

The effect of high salt consumption on long term health outcomes is controversial. Some associations include:

• Stroke and cardiovascular disease.
• High blood pressure: Evidence shows an association between salt intakes and blood pressure among different populations and age range in adults. Reduced salt intake also results in a small but significant reduction in blood pressure.
• Left ventricular hypertrophy (cardiac enlargement): "Evidence suggests that high salt intake causes left ventricular hypertrophy, a strong risk factor for cardiovascular disease, independently of blood pressure effects. "...there is accumulating evidence that high salt intake predicts left ventricular hypertrophy."Excessive salt (sodium) intake, combined with an inadequate intake of water, can cause hypernatremia. It can exacerbate renal disease.
• Edema: A decrease in salt intake has been suggested to treat edema (fluid retention).
• Stomach cancer is associated with high levels of sodium, "but the evidence does not generally relate to foods typically consumed in the UK." However, in Japan, salt consumption is higher.

According to the studies 9 out 10 people consume too much of salt/sodium.