Health: Salt can increase heart attack risk also causing damage to the kidneys

But by eating more salt, many diseases gradually start surrounding the body. Therefore, eating more salt can prove to be a ‘silent killer’. Yes, there is a risk of many serious diseases (Side Effects of Salt) by eating more salt. Let’s know what can be the disadvantages of eating more salt.

New Delhi: Do you know that most Indians eat more salt than required? Yes, according to the World Health Organization, an adult should eat less than 5 grams of salt per day (High Salt Consumption), but in India this amount is reaching 9.2 grams in urban areas and 5.6 grams in rural areas.

But by eating more salt, many diseases gradually start surrounding the body. Therefore, eating more salt can prove to be a 'silent killer'. Yes, there is a risk of many serious diseases (Side Effects of Salt) by eating more salt. Let's know what can be the disadvantages of eating more salt.

Disadvantages of eating more salt
High blood pressure - High sodium content in salt increases blood pressure, which puts more pressure on the heart. Long-term hypertension can cause problems like heart attack, hardening of arteries and kidney failure.

Risk of heart diseases and stroke- Eating too much salt disturbs the body's fluid balance, which makes the heart work harder. This increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Excessive consumption of salt is a major reason behind the increasing cases of heart diseases in India.

Kidney diseases- The kidney works to filter extra sodium from the body. Excessive amount of salt puts pressure on the kidneys, which increases the risk of chronic kidney disease.

Packaged and processed food- hidden salt

Many people think that they are safe by adding less salt to the food at home, but the reality is that packaged food, chips, namkeen, sauce, bread, pickles and fast food contain a lot of salt. This "hidden salt" unknowingly reaches our body and harms health.

How can we prevent it?

Adopting healthy options- The amount of salt can be reduced by eating simple food, increasing the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Salt substitutes - Using rock salt, black salt or herbal spices can reduce the consumption of common salt.

Excess salt intake is spreading like a silent epidemic in India, affecting millions of people. If this is not taken care of in time, the cases of heart diseases, high blood pressure and kidney diseases may increase in the coming years. Therefore, it can be prevented only through healthy diet and awareness.