Salt Medical Problems

Salt: Is It Healthy or Unhealthy?

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/salt-good-or-bad

Hyponatremia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyponatremia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373711

Complications. In chronic hyponatremia, sodium levels drop gradually over 48 hours or longer — and symptoms and complications are typically more moderate. In …

The trouble with excess salt - Harvard Health

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-trouble-with-excess-salt

Sodium doesn't affect everyone equally, but there's good reason to stick to moderate amounts in your diet. On average, Americans eat too much salt — more than a …

Sodium and Health - Centers for Disease …

https://www.cdc.gov/salt/index.htm

Salt CDC Sodium and Health Print The body needs a small amount of sodium to function, but most Americans consume too much sodium. High sodium consumption can raise …

Salt: Uses, effects, and sources - Medical …

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146677

Excess sodium intake has been linked to health problems, such as osteoporosis, kidney disease, …

The Health Risks of Too Much Salt

https://www.consumerreports.org/diet-nutrition/the-health-risks-of-too-much-salt/

Older adults are at higher risk of this complication because of certain medications (such as antidepressants, diuretics, and opioids) and medical …

Salt and your health, Part I: The sodium connection

https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/salt-and-your-health

Although the body can rid itself of excessive dietary sodium, it seems likely that eating salt expands your blood volume, at least to a subtle degree. In turn, the extra …

What Happens If You Eat Too Much Salt?

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-happens-if-you-eat-too-much-salt

Short-term effects of eating too much salt Water retention. First, you may notice that you feel more bloated or puffy than usual. This happens because your kidneys...

Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern? - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyponatremia/expert-answers/low-blood-sodium/faq-20058465

Hyponatremia is more common in older adults because they're more likely to take medications or have medical conditions that put them at risk of the disorder. These …

Effects of Excess Sodium Infographic

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/effects-of-excess-sodium-infographic

9 out of 10 Americans consume too much sodium. Where does sodium come from? More than 70% comes from processed and restaurant foods About 11% is added while …