THE AMOUNT OF SALT CONSUMPTION ACTUALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE BLOOD PRESSURE

   Salt is something we almost cannot do without in our daily lives. Salt is consumed in different forms like  in table salt, in processed foods and in natural foods. Salt is an essential mineral we need  to live, it  becomes harmful when  consumed in excess.       
The  recommended amount of salt for daily function is 2300mg/day  (1 tsp.) for anyone over 2 years, and 1500mg(3/4tsp.)  /day  for people living with kidney disease, diabetes , heart failure, blacks ,adults over 51years old, and those with family history of hypertension.
    When salt is consumed above the recommended dose and in excess, it causes the body to retain water. Due to excess water in the body the blood volume increases, which causes the heart to require more and higher pressure to pump it to the rest part of the body thereby raising the blood pressure. Excessive salt consumption, causes the blood vessels to become thicker and smaller, making it difficult for blood to pass through normally, except with a higher pressure. This deprives the body  from getting proper blood flow that provides it with nutrients and oxygen.

The blood pressure police  and the salt.