How Much Salt Can Kill You? - 0 views

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  #1 aarogyadata on 09 Sep 14

   

  Salt is essential in order to maintain proper blood pressure and appropriate levels of various liquids flowing through our body. Then, how can salt kill? Excess of sodium binds the water molecules which lead to retention of water in body. This increases the amount of liquid in the body and thus, causes the blood pressure to rise. High blood pressure can lead to stroke or heart attack. This is how this taste-maker can be life-threatening if it is not taken in appropriate quantity.
  Here's a list showing how much salt is safe for consumption by different age groups:
  * 1-3 yrs: 2g of salt/day
  * 4-6 yrs: 3g of salt/day
  * 7-10 yrs: 5g of salt/day
  * 11 years and above: 6g of salt/day

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Salt is essential in order to maintain proper blood pressure and appropriate levels of various liquids flowing through our body. Then, how can salt kill? Excess of sodium binds the water molecules which lead to retention of water in body. This increases the amount of liquid in the body and thus, causes the blood pressure to rise. High blood pressure can lead to stroke or heart attack. This is how this taste-maker can be life-threatening if it is not taken in appropriate quantity. <br /> Here's a list showing how much salt is safe for consumption by different age groups: <br /> * 1-3 yrs: 2g of salt/day <br /> * 4-6 yrs: 3g of salt/day <br /> * 7-10 yrs: 5g of salt/day <br /> * 11 years and above: 6g of salt/day</div>

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