Long-Term Salty Diets Tied Again to High Blood Pressure

Indulging in a bag of chips or munching a handful of nuts now and then isn’t likely to hurt you in the short run, but regularly chowing down on salty foods over several years may damage your blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure, a new study finds.


Researchers reporting in the June 18 online edition of Circulation said that eating too much salt over time may affect the lining of blood vessels, increasing the likelihood of developing high blood pressure.


“This study reinforces guidelines backed by the American Heart Association and other professional organizations that recommend reducing salt consumption to reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Dr. John Forman, lead author of the study and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston.


High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can contribute to heart failure, stroke and kidney failure.

Source: http://www.health.am/hypertension/more/salty-diets-tied-again-to-high-blood-pressure/

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