Consuming too much salt can be dangerous for health but not everyone knows how to know if our body has got the required amount of salt or not.
Adding too much salt to food can increase the risk of high blood pressure, and there are several signs that indicate that the body is consuming too much salt. Swelling of the feet.
Salt increases the amount of water retained in the body, which can cause swelling in the ankles, feet and legs.
According to the National Health Services, this swelling may go away on its own, but if it does not go away within a few days, it is a sign of a 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. I excrete water which ultimately causes an increase in blood pressure.
This condition can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke, as well as inflammation of the arteries, kidney disease and dementia. One of the main reasons for this is excessive consumption of salt.
According to the guidelines issued by the institute, older people should not eat more than 6 grams of salt per day.
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