HEALTH A Pinch Of Salt
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Salt, composed of sodium
and chloride – elements that create the body’s electrolyte balance – is one of
the most basic needs of the human body. However, it’s needed only in minimum
quantity: less than two grams a day.
Most of us,
unfortunately, consume around 10 to 20 grams of salt per day, depending on the
foods and beverages we consume. Over-consumption of salt can lead to several
side effects, and some serious diseases.
You should watch out for:
Cardiac
problems and strokes
High-salt diets lead to
thickened arteries and also reduce blood supply to the heart and brain. Over
time, salt builds up in the arteries creating a plaque (tissue block) that
stops blood supply and leads to a stroke or a heart attack.
Kidney
disorders
Excessive consumption of
salt puts pressure on the kidneys. The role of the kidneys is to process the
excess salt and flush it from the body, maintaining the acid-alkali balance of
the body. Kidney stones are also connected with excessive salt.
Osteoporosis
If you have high blood
pressure but also have a high salt intake, your kidneys will be forced to throw
out as much calcium, as they do excess salt. So the more you lose calcium, the
more prone you are to osteoporosis.
Bloating
and water retention
An excess of salt makes
the body acidic. It holds more water so that the tissues are not damaged. Over
time, water retention stretches the tissues and ruins the elasticity of the
skin.
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shikha sharma
HTBR30APR17
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