In this article, I'll explain why more salt can lead to high blood pressure. I'll also show you why it is not just salt that you need to be aware of and also how you can get double the benefit if you lower your salt intake at the same time as doing something else.

Sodium

The chemical name for salt is sodium chloride. It is the sodium in sodium chloride that is part of the reason why salt intake increases blood pressure.

The more sodium you have in your system then the higher your b.p. will be. But it is not just sodium alone that matters.

Sodium-Potassium Ratio

In fact, if you increase both your sodium and potassium levels at the same time then there will be no effect on your b.p. This is because it is not sodium levels alone that determine your b.p. but the ratio of sodium to potassium.

This is a great thing because it means that if you reduce your sodium and increase your potassium then you can get a much larger reduction in your b.p.

How To Decrease Your Ratio

The easiest way to limit your sodium intake is to eat less salt. Remember, salt is often added to many processed foods for flavour without you realising it. It's in there, even if you think you can't taste it!

You can increase your potassium by eating foods rich in it such as bananas, tomatoes, oranges, leafy vegetables, root vegetables and meat.

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