High salt intake impacts more than just blood pressure

 

Many individuals are aware of the link between excess salt intake and high blood pressure.  Numerous studies exist to back up this link and further studies have shown that it is possible to achieve significant reductions in blood pressure, in individuals with high and normal blood pressure levels, by reducing salt intake.

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Can dietary change help asthmatics to breathe easier? Part II

At the beginning of the week I examined how a Mediterranean diet may be useful in the prevention and easing of asthma symptoms.  Today I wanted to add a little more information on the link between diet and asthma.

Salt consumption has been linked to asthma.  A review(1) of studies found that reducing salt [...]

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