How does Salt (sodium) affect your Blood Pressure?

Did you know? When you eat too much salt it raises the amount of sodium flowing through your bloodstream and it reduces the ability of your kidneys to get rid of excess water in your body.

Gros Sel, Sea Salt from Haiti -  How much sodium should you consume in a day?
Gros Sel, Sea Salt from Haiti - How much sodium should you consume in a day?

And because there's more water and your bloodstream it results in a higher blood pressure and more strain on your blood vessels.

Note: If you suffer from high blood pressure shouldn't consume more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day.

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