Salt

Salt

High sodium content in our body comes as a result of too much  consumption of salt that might have exceed the normal 2,000 milligrams per day, this consequence position the human body at risk of diseases.  Furthermore, it led to  inhibit the proper absorption of nutrients and disrupt normal body functions.  Below health consequences that is associated with this topic.

1. Osteoporosis
Bones are vital to human body, weakening of this important components lead to loss of strength, so calcium helps the bone to maintain it power to fulfill physical activities   but due to sodium presence the human body  is prevented  the supply of calcium. Women after menopause, diabetics and elderly people who are already at high risk of osteoporosis should be especially carefully about salt intake.

2. Abnormal Expansion of the Heart.

A habit of eating much salty food can also heighten your risk of blood pressure related heart diseases.  Having higher than normal blood volume means that your heart has to work much harder to provide proper circulation.  Over time, your heart can become abnormally large and your heart valves can become thinner.  An  enlarged heart is significantly weaker and can lead to symptoms like chest pains, breathlessness and chronic fatal cases like sudden cardiac arrest and heart failure can also occur.

3. Hypertension
The number one medical consequence of high salt intake is hypertension.  High intake of salt causes water retention and promotes abnormal influx of water molecules into your blood vessels. This action instantaneously increases your blood volume and blood pressure.  Sudden rises of blood pressure can trigger life threatening cardiovascular emergencies like strokes and heart can lower your blood pressure by as much as 25%.


4. Kidney Disorders
Excess calcium and sodium that are not used by your body goes into your urine.  This can increases the filtration  load of your kidney and increase the likelihood of crystal formation.  Elevated blood pressure and blood volume are also extremely damaging to your kidneys.


5. Digestive Diseases
Sodium regulates the acid-base balance of blood and body fluids.  Too much salt can trigger acid reflux and causes burn and long-term damage to your upper digestive tract.  Studies have shown that habitual intake of salty foods is a strong risk factor for duodenal and gastric ulcers and cancers.

6. Electrolyte and Hormone Imbalance
Excessive sodium can impact both your electrolyte and hormone balance.  Too much sodium can severely hinder the conduction of nerve impulses and induce symptoms like dizziness, muscle cramps and shakiness.  You can have impaired sensory responses, feel disoriented or develop other depressive symptoms.


7. Dehydration and Swelling
Feeling thirsty is a direct response after having salty food.  This happens because excessive sodium in your draws water out of your cells and into your tissues.  Dehydrated cells signal your brain for water, and these symptoms are especially severe in the  lower parts of your body.  Reducing your salt intake is an effective way of preventing swollen feet, ankles and calves.