The amount of salt in food matters a lot. If it is too much then the food becomes salty and if it is less then it starts to look discolored. But do you know that the association of salt not only enhances the taste of food but also works for health? Yes, consuming excessive salt can be harmful to health. Consuming salt in excess increases the risk of heart-related diseases. Normally an adult person should consume 5 grams i.e. less than one teaspoon of salt. At the same time, the quantity required for children will be less than this. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you how excessive consumption of salt can give very fatal results.
High blood pressure
One of the many causes of high blood pressure is excess sodium. Because kidney function is very important in the change in blood pressure. Due to eating more salt, the kidney starts facing difficulties in removing excess water, due to which the blood pressure starts increasing.
Dangerous for heart
According to the report of WHO, taking salt in excessive quantities in food is a big danger tothe heart. Consumption of more salt increases the risk of heart-related diseases. This can not only weaken the heart but can also lead to a heart attack. The most effective way to avoid heart-related diseases is to use less amount of salt in our food.
Dehydration
If you are eating more salt, then symptoms of dehydration start appearing in your body. Excess sodium intake can cause excessive sweating, excessive urination, excessive vomiting and diarrhea. In this case, you can become dehydrated.
