2007-02-26 10:56:45 · 9 answers · asked by Preston S 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
sodium salt does not cause high blood pressure it just makes the condition worst
2007-02-26 10:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you must already have high blood pressure if salt intake increases it to higher than normal ranges. There is way too much sodium in everything. I think 2,000 mg is max for a healthy individual. Just look and see how much sodium a HOTDOG has!!! Or frozen dinners...it's horrid. Sodium is not good and frankly it's thrown by the pound into everything to make it taste "better". Truth is it gives it flavour but when you stop and think of "salt" when you take a bite you will see just how much is really in there. I can't eat ham for how salty it is...gross.
Anyhow, they say if you lose 20 pounds you can drop your BP by 10 points or more. The lower BP is the one that matters much more if it's high. But if it's 140/80 then that is high and you should watch salt intake, increase exercise, lose weight...but if after you do all that it's still at this range chances are it's time for some meds. You should be at 120/70...but good luck achieving that.
The problem is that a high BP is doing damage to your veins and heart and in the long run it can cause a heart attack or stroke due to the damage.
People can have 70 percent blockages in their veins and arteries and have no symptoms or signs until they have a heart attack. A "chunk" of that stuff that breaks off can travel (as a clot) and cause a heart attack if it makes it's way to the heart. That is why they put you on blood thinners too.
If you are in your 30s you should start listening to your body, in your 40s you had better start taking preventative measures, in your 50s you likely do need meds and if you don't exercise you will have a rough time with the rest of your years. Sad but true.
2007-02-26 19:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sodium will not alone raise your blood pressure. We frequently recommend that our hypertensive patients lay off the salt, as it seems to help. In your 40s, you should be health conscious, and not consuming huge amounts of salt anyways.
Best Wishes
2007-02-26 19:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by daedalus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much sodium it takes any person to achieve high blood pressure is a question of heredity and the condition of your health. Sodium causes your body to retain water. Excess fluid volume in the vascular system increses the blood pressure. alcohol is a big player in high blood pressure as well as diabetes.
2007-02-26 19:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ann Hatch RN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High blood pressure is not only caused by sodium consumption. It can be caused by stress, too much caffeine etc.
2007-02-26 19:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by SmartyPants 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High blood pressure is not about sodium intake. Usually it's hereditary.
2007-02-26 18:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your constitution, it is though highly recommended by the medical society not to consume salt, there's enough salt in everything you eat.
2007-02-26 19:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by markos m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sodium intake cause water retenction at that age. it will bring cardiovascular problems including renovascular hypertension.
2007-02-27 00:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by einsteinliam2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know
but i do know that if you eat an entire salt shaker of salt you will die of dehydration
pretty cool huh...
2007-02-26 18:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by ian r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋