Too much sodium could mean a heart attack!
Your body uses the kidneys to regulate sodium. When you don't
have enough sodium your kidneys go into conservative mode.
When your body has too much sodium the kidneys expel the extra
sodium through urine.
Sodium in your body helps maintain the right amount of fluid in your
body, helps transmit nerve impulses, and influences the contraction
and relaxation of your muscles.
Because sodium attracts and holds water your blood volume
increases if your kidneys can't expel enough sodium. Then your
heart has to work harder to pump the increased amount of blood
in your system. This can lead to congestive heart failure, cirrhosis,
and chronic kidney disease.
So how much do you need? Most experts agree that between
1500 and 2400 MG a day for healthy adults. To put that in perspective,
1 tablespoon of table salt has about 2300 MG of sodium.
Canned vegetables, lunch meats, and soups tend to be high in sodium,
so watch those extra carefully when balancing your diet.
Keep your sodium intake low, your heart will thank you for it later.
Make it a great day!
Chris Walker
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