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Salt is sodium chloride and it is the sodium that is responsible for raised blood pressure.
It has an effect of expanding plasma volume and also reduces the relaxation of blood vessels both of which increase blood pressure.
The mechanisms are complex and also there is an interplay with potassium - which exerts the opposite effects.
What else can I help you with?
Is common salt are pure substance?
Common salt is a compound (NaCl), not a mixture and is a pure substance (after refining).
Is common salt crystal a pure substance?
salt crystal is a pure substance hope this helps xx
What is most soluble substance in water?
Common Salt
What is the most common substance in seawater?
After water, SALT
What type of diet causes hypertention?
There is no single cause for hypertension. High blood calcium levels can result in calcium deposits that narrow the arteries and result in hypertension. Hypertension can also be the result of diabetes as the higher blood sugar level results in hypertension. Some studies have also suggested that high salt intake may result in hypertension.
What common substance is sodium found in?
Salt is the ionic compound Sodium Chloride, so salt.
What is the most common form of arterial hypertension?
The most common form of arterial hypertension is primary (or essential) hypertension, which accounts for about 90-95% of all cases. This type of hypertension has no identifiable cause and is thought to result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Risk factors include obesity, high salt intake, sedentary lifestyle, and family history. In contrast, secondary hypertension is caused by specific medical conditions or medications and is less common.
Individuals with hypertension should moderate their intake of?
Salt
What does common salt contains?
Common salt is sodium chloride NaCl; as additives: iodine (as potassium iodide or iodate) and an anticaking substance.
What substance is found in the most common ocean salt?
The most common substance found in ocean salt is sodium chloride, which is also known as table salt. Sodium chloride makes up about 85% of the salts found in seawater.
Who is at risk for hypertension?
The persons who are at risk for hypertension are those who are Obese, those who consume high amounts of salt, and those who have family members with hypertension.
What is the common name given to a white substance called sodium chloride?
salt
