Salt is something most of us use to season our food on a daily basis. Moderation has been suggested and many fret about the amounts they consume. Table salt contains 40% sodium and 60% percent chloride, which means each teaspoon of salt provides about 2,000 milligrams of sodium.
It is recommended to consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day which is about slightly more than one teaspoon of salt. However, the average consumption of salt is at least twice the recommended daily intake. Excess salt can lead to long-term health effects.
5High Blood Pressure
Salt works on your kidneys to make your body hold on to more water. This extra stored water raises your blood pressure and puts strain on your kidneys, arteries, heart and brain. The extra blood pressure caused by eating too much salt puts extra strain on the insides of your arteries.
To cope with the extra strain, the tiny muscles in the artery walls become stronger and thicker. Yet this only makes the space inside the arteries smaller and raises your blood pressure even higher.
