Salt, Friend or Opponent

Salt, Friend or Opponent

Like vegetables less salt! The term is apparently now started less popular, at least in modern societies are very concerned with his health. Today, salt is no longer a friend of food. In fact, the use of salt has been limited to a minimum. What causes salt so despised?

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) recently revealed that consuming too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.
According to research, people generally consume 9 grams of salt each day. SACN recommends salt intake should be no more than 6 grams per day. Meanwhile, for children one to six years in salt intake should be limited to 2 grams per day. Meanwhile, children aged seven to 14 years are encouraged to consume a maximum of 5 grams of salt.

Actually, salt contains many benefits. Salt is believed to help the movement of nerves, the muscles and keep the body's fluid balance.

However, excessive amounts of salt in the body can cause some feared health problems such as high blood pressure. Too much salt can lead to high blood pressure. Blood volume may increase salt intake. As a result, the heart must work harder to pump through the arteries. People with high blood pressure are advised to limit consumption of salt only to 8.3 Hg and 4.4 mm Hg. In addition, patients with hypertension are advised also incorporate patterns with reduced salt diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low-fat foods.

Osteoporosis. Salt effect on bone strength. Salt can cause the body to lose calcium through the urine. Thus, the body compensates by releasing calcium from the bones to maintain stability in the blood.

Resistance to liquids. Salt can exacerbate resistance to liquids. This condition experienced by many women. Salts can form a liquid in the legs that occurs when a person sits in a long time. Reducing salt intake half of the average will result in as much fluid loss 3LB, according to Prof. Graham MacGregor, a salt expert at St George's Hospital, London.

Asthma. Salt it can also aggravate asthma. Sodium balance in the body can interfere with the sensitivity of the lining of the lungs. Thus, reduction of salt aakan very beneficial for asthma.

Stomach cancer. Stomach cancer is apparently associated with higher consumption of salt. Excessive amount of salt can reduce abdominal protective lining that may be infected with Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria associated with stomach gastritis.

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