Eating too much salt can destroy internal organs.

Eating too much salt is an unhealthy habit, because it is not only harmful to the kidneys, heart and brain but also harmful to the liver.

Eating too much salt increases cardiovascular disease, increases the risk of stomach cancer and osteoporosis. Eating salty foods also increases sodium reabsorption in the renal tubules, leading to high blood pressure. High blood pressure can lead to myocardial infarction, heart failure, and stroke. Too much salt can increase the rate of kidney damage and cause kidney stones.

Eating too much salt increases the risk of stroke.

Kidney damage

Moderate salt intake will not be a “challenge” to the liver and kidneys. However, for those who have a habit of eating salty foods, the liver, especially the kidneys, must be extremely “cautious”. 95% of the salt intake is “processed” by the liver and kidneys. Too much salt will hinder the process of eliminating excess waste from the body, and over time will reduce the ability of the liver and kidneys to function.

Increased risk of stroke

When blood pressure is high, coupled with high salt intake, the risk of stroke and some other cardiovascular problems can increase significantly.

High blood pressure

Your body needs water to dissolve salt, so when you consume too much salt, your body will retain more water. This can affect the amount of blood in your body and over time, your blood pressure can increase.

Gastric ulcers and cancer

Nitrate in salt is a cause of stomach cancer. In addition, salty foods can irritate the stomach lining, increasing the risk of stomach ulcers.

Swollen limbs

Eating too much salt can cause fluid to accumulate in your hands and feet, making them swell more than usual. Swelling can be harmful to people with kidney disease or high blood pressure.

Cardiovascular disease

Excess salt causes fluid buildup in the body, bloating the abdomen. The accumulated fluid increases blood volume and puts more pressure on the heart, posing a risk to people with high blood pressure.

According to scientific research, a diet with too much salt or too little salt is equally harmful. A daily salt intake of about 1 teaspoon (2300 mg) is most suitable for most people.

According to Zing.vn