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When the intake of salt exceeds what the kidneys can effectively manage, salt begins to build up in the bloodstream. Salt attracts water through osmosis, and so more water is drawn into the bloodstream causing the pressure in blood vessels to rise.

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How does sodium contribute to the development of high blood pressure?

Consuming too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure because it causes the body to retain water, increasing the volume of blood in the bloodstream and putting more pressure on the blood vessels. This can eventually lead to hypertension, or high blood pressure.


What are the effects of too much salt?

It can give you high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and can lead to dehydration.


What does eating too much sodium lead to health wise?

In some individuals it can lead to high blood pressure.


Why are people worried about high salt levels in food?

Eating too much salt causes high blood pressure. High blood pressure leads to heart attacks. Heart attacks lead to death.


What are the problems of eating too much salt?

Salt will raise your cholesterol, which in turn raises your blood pressure. High cholesterol may lead to a blood clot, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure makes your heart work harder.


Why is a high salt diet dangerous?

Too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, hypertension and stroke/heart attack.


What is high blood presure?

High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition wherein the pressure in the arteries is higher than the normal rate. High blood pressure, if not prevented may lead you in the risk of having heart disease.


What happens if you eat too much pork?

Eating too much pork can lead to high blood pressure. But it also has a lot of protein


What happens when you eats too much sugar?

When we eat too much sugar blood glucose level increase which in long term can lead to Diabetes which is symptomize by high blood pressure. You could also get a sugar rush.


What happens when you have to much salt in your diet?

Usually if you have too much salt in your diet it can lead to you feeling sluggish, bloated, and can cause high blood pressure.


What is a possible result if you have too much sodium?

Having too much sodium in your diet can lead to health issues such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It can also increase the risk of water retention and bloating.


How do I reduce my high blood pressure?

buttermilk will help to lower it short term.