Experts indicate that it is important to know how blood pressure works, since it is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries, as a result of the pumping function of the heart, the blood volume, the resistance of the arteries and their diameter.
“Arterial hypertension, then, is a sustained increase in this force caused by the pumping of the heart.”, they explain on the portal Salroche.
Salt plays an important factor, since the sodium that makes it up is a vasoconstrictor, this means that they contract and reduce their interior space, “so the force of the blood when it is pumped needs to be greater in order to flow, causing the blood pressure increases,” says the aforementioned website.
According to the portal Goodhope, These are the types of salt:
- Refined or common: Iodine is added to this salt to combat the deficiency of this important mineral that is useful for the formation of thyroid hormones.
- Liquid: refined salt diluted in mineral water.
- Light: It has 50% less sodium, indicated for people with high blood pressure.
- Thick: healthier, because it is not refined.
- Marina: It is not refined and has more minerals than common salt.
- Salt flower: It contains approximately 10% more sodium than common salt, so it is not indicated for hypertensive patients.
- Himalayan pink salt: contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. This salt has a lower concentration of sodium and is indicated for hypertensive patients.
The experts on the website Salroche indicate that salt or sodium in the diet should not be totally restricted, since “sodium is a vital element that the body It is used for various neuronal and muscular functions, however, an excess could cause unwanted effects.
According to the World Health Organization, it is important to reduce salt intake to less than 5 grams per day, to reduce the likelihood of suffering from high blood pressure and maintain stable health.
Although sea salt also contains sodium like mine salt, the latter has a higher concentration of sodium in its composition. In addition, due to processing, it is necessary to use a greater quantity to season the food.
Specialists indicate that less sea salt is required to season the food, so it is automatically a benefit for the body, since sodium consumption is reduced.
In Salroche suggest be careful with excesses when consuming salt and also follow the recommendations of the authorities and health professionals to prevent the development of high blood pressure and thus maintain good health.
In the portal Farmaceuticonline They indicate some care that people should have to avoid hypertension, due to salt consumption. Although it sounds logical, the first thing that specialists warn is to reduce the consumption of salt of your own free will.
must also avoid “processed foods rich in salt, such as: sausages, preserves, precooked, etc..”.
Specialists advise looking for other spices, such as aromatic herbs, lemon juice, fresh garlic or garlic or onion powder to season food in preparations and thus reduce salt consumption.
“Read the labels of the containers to know the sodium content”, is another contribution they make in the portal Farmaceuticonline to reduce the risk of suffering from high blood pressure due to salt consumption.
Also, on the website Salroche They also highlight that consume foods rich in calcium such as low-fat cheeses, sardines, almonds, beans, among other foodsIt is ideal to avoid high blood pressure.