In this scenario, salt is dangerous in part because it leads the body to retain water. So drinking even more water will only exacerbate the situation, not alleviate it. In the relationship between salt, water, and blood pressure, salt is the factor that you can manipulate to prevent blood pressure from rising. Current dietary guidelines recommend a maximum intake of 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. This month, the American Heart Association issued a statement calling on Americans to limit salt intake even further to 1,500 milligrams per day, because of its potential to elevate blood pressure and increase risk of stroke, heart attacks, and kidney disease. That’s a steep drop from the average American diet, which packs in 4,000 milligrams of salt per day.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 02:27:28 +0000