10 causes of high blood pressure

3 Eating salty food

Sodium (the main mineral contained in the salt) is a mineral which is necessary for the proper functioning of the human body. However, when a person has extra sodium in the bloodstream, it pulls water contained in other tissues of the body into the blood vessels, which in turn increases the volume of blood that the heart must pump. This increases the force that must be performed by the heart.

When a person continues to consume high levels of salt, the volume of blood remains high, causing severe problems for the heart and blood vessels.

More symptoms on next page…

High blood pressure - eating salty food
Photo by Thomas Schweighofer



mm
About Dr Aury Perozo 13 Articles
Aurelysmar Grimán Perozo is a doctor from the Centroccidental University "Lisandro Alvarado", with a diploma degree in occupational medicine, and certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and advanced electrocardiography. In addition to her work as a doctor, she also writes as a freelancer in medical research.

Disclaimer

The content of this website is not intended to be taken as a replacement for professional medical advice, care, diagnosis or treatment of a doctor, dietician, nutritionist or fitness instructor. If you experience any medical symptoms you should consult your doctor immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment.