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In addition to those who are African American or over the age of 51, people with the following conditions should limit sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams daily:
- Kidney disease may lead to trouble excreting sodium and other minerals, leading to water retention and swelling.
- Congestive heart failure, which can cause swelling and fluid retention in the lungs and throughout the body. Since sodium promotes fluid retention, a low sodium diet may be helpful in relieving fluid accumulation.
- Osteoporosis, because sodium consumption increases the calcium excreted in urine.
- High blood pressure (hypertension), which can lead to cardiovascular disease. In "salt sensitive" people, reducing intake of sodium helps to reduce blood pressure levels. A high intake of sodium early in life might weaken genetic defenses against developing high blood pressure. Experts recommend reducing sodium intake while blood pressure is still normal, which may decrease the risk for hypertension later in life. Restricting sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per day may be useful for lowering blood pressure. Increasing potassium intake can also help lower blood pressure.
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Is sodium harmful to health?
It can be. Too much sodium in your diet can raise your blood pressure and put you at an increased risk of heart disease.
Why do your bodies need sodium?
you need sodium because it helps your muscles and nerves to work however too much sodium can damage your kidneys and increase the risk of high blood pressure lol
What do you have if your sodium is too high?
If your body has too much sodium, you get sodium toxicity.
How much sodium is considered too much for a whole meal?
You need little sodium in your body cause it helps your body but too much of it will make you sick.
What are some problems with having too much sodium in your diet?
lead to high blood pressure (a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease)
What is a possible result if you have too much sodium?
High blood pressure can result from a diet too high in sodium.
What happens when cholestherol occurs in excess in the body?
Too much or too little sodium can cause cells to malfunction, and extremes in the blood sodium levels (too much or too little) can be fatal.
Is 1490 mg sodium too much?
yes
Is every one who drinks too much at risk?
yes people who drink to much are at risk.
Can too much sodium cause brain bleeds?
yes
Why does chesterfield want to leave saltergate?
too much sodium
Why is too much sodium chloride bad for the environment?
yes
