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Sodium in salt has a tendency to retain water and consequently blood gets diluted and total volume of blood in body increases. That means heart has to pump more volume of blood putting additional strain on blood.
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∙ 15y agoCurrent health advice warns against too much sodium. This warning is based on research suggesting that eating high amounts of sodium may contribute to the development of high blood pressure in certain people. High blood pressure may then lead to Heart disease, kidney disease or stroke. Go to: http://health.rutgers.edu/factsheets/sodium.htm
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∙ 13y agowell the relationship is how much sodium you are intaking. This will increase blood pressure. Also if you eat foods that are fatty you will put on weight. More weight makes your heart work harder ultimately causing your blood pressure to rise. There are also other factors as to why blood pressure rises.
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∙ 11y agoEveryone already has a blood pressure, unless they are dead. Eating salt can be a contributing factor to highblood pressure, which is why many doctors recommend reducing your salt intake, among other things.
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Anticipated effect on blood pressure and the physiological basis of the response to high-salt diet?
Increased blood pressure. This is due to increased sodium in the blood, increasing the total extracellular fluid volume
Why could a large amount of salt in the diet lead to an increase in blood pressure?
Salt. Salt is sodium which increases blood pressure. Trust me. High blood pressure runs in my family.
What is effect of Penicillin with blood pressure medication?
effect of penicillin and blood pressure medicine
Is fuzzy thinking a possible side effect of too much salt?
It may be possible that you have undiagnosed high blood pressure, in which case the excess salt could be causing your blood pressure to go even higher, which could cause "fuzzy headedness".
How can spinning in circles effect your blood pressure?
high blood pressure
What is the substance in common salt which causes hypertension?
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.
Does salt have calories?
Salt has ZERO calories. but it does effect you health wise, consuming too much salt can lead to high blood pressure and other chronic conditions which in essence will shorten your life span.
Will changing my diet help me lower my blood pressure?
Any diet that lowers your salt intake will drastically effect your blood pressure reading. Also, by losing anymore than 10 pounds you will lower this reading as well.
Can you have salt in your oatmeal if you have high blood pressure?
no because it may cause high blood pressure.
What can affect a person blood pressure?
Salt
Which describes the effect or prolonged stress on blood pressure?
It causes blood pressure to increase.
Is sausage roll good for people with high blood pressure?
no because it contains a high amount of salt and salt is not good for people with blood pressure!!
