Friday, October 19, 2018

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In 2005, high blood pressure was responsible for one in six deaths in the United States,” [Institute of Medicine]. That’s because hypertension boosts your risk of dying of a heart attack or stroke more than smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, or any other risk factor does. Excess salt is a major cause of high blood pressure.   Over time, salt may and will damage  your life.

Risk rises before your blood pressure is "high"
Hypertension harms the heart, brain, and kidneys, not to mention the knees, feet, etc.
Drugs haven’t solved the problem, it gives you a temporary break to adjust your food intake. In addition, the medication itself may cause additional health problems.

That’s why expert panels recommend no more than 1,500 mg of sodium a day if you’re middle aged or older, are black, or already have high blood pressure.  You must read the label before eating processed food and or soup.

Cuts in salt can save your life, and your dollars.  Just an [urgent] thought.

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