Canada Global (Web News) Consuming too much salt can be dangerous for health, but not everyone knows how to find out whether our body has the required amount of salt or not.
Adding too much salt to the diet can increase the risk of high blood pressure, and there are several signs that indicate that the body is consuming too much salt. One of them is swelling of hands and feet.
Salt increases the amount of water in the body, which can cause swelling in the ankles, feet, and legs. According to the National Health Service, this swelling may go away on its own, but if it doesn’t go away within a few days, it could be a sign of a more serious condition. According to NHS nutritionist Olivia Burley, when salt intake is high, excess sodium is present in the body and the amount of fluid around the cells increases, making the kidneys less efficient. Which ultimately causes an increase in blood pressure.
The condition can increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, as well as inflammation of the arteries, kidney disease and dementia. One of the main reasons for this is the high consumption of salt. According to the guidelines issued by the institute, elderly people should not eat more than 6 grams of salt per day.