2007-11-03 14:47:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
sodium does a lot more harm than we really know. First off sodium makes you retain water and therefore hold on to water weight. Once you get rid of the sodium you get rid of the water. Sodium also increases your blood pressure and I have heard can even cause your heart to race. Foods to be careful of: ketchup, salt (obviously), drinks (energy especially), lunch meats. Good luck!
2007-11-03 14:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides high blood pressure you can end up deficient in potassium because sodium and potassium interact and a large excess of sodium leads to preferential absorption of sodium at the expense of potassium and the resulting potassium deficiency can cause cramps and a few other problems.
2007-11-03 22:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest harm that excessive amounts of sodium could cause is a decrease in bone density, which could more easily lead to arthritis.
2007-11-03 21:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by irishlax737 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium binds to water, which increases your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, too much sodium can be dangerous.
2007-11-03 21:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by TG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you eat too much sodium, then you will eventually have high blood pressure
2007-11-03 21:50:21 · answer #5 · answered by robbobdude86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sodium is a component of salt, too much causes water retention and elevated blood pressure.
2007-11-03 21:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as soon as sodium comes in contact with water it reacts very violently...so basicaly if u were to put a penny sized sample in ur mouth it would blow your jaw off...in a bucket of water it would explode and could hurt you...in your hand, could maybe take off ur hand....
SODIUM DOES NOT AFFECT WATER OR BLOOD PRESSURE...THAT IS SODIUM CHLORIDE.....ALSO KNOWN AS TABLE SALT....SODIUM IS A VERY VIOLENT CHEMICAL WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH WATER....GET UR FACTS STRAIT PEOPLE...IM IN 8TH GRADE AND KNOW THIS
2007-11-03 22:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by hockeyace39 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you try and eat it directly, it will react with the water in your mouth, burst into flame and melt your head, more or less. Is that a problem for you?
2007-11-03 21:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by Irritable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha you would have gotten stabbed and robed the minute you walked into town
2007-11-03 21:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by Paul C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dry u up and cause high blood preasure.
2007-11-03 21:54:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋