Pioneering sodium legislation linked to lower blood pressure and fewer deaths

Within our cells and bloodstream we have, as part of our constitution, some chemical elements that are: sodium, potassium and chlorine, being the first two very important in cell function and, therefore, in keeping us alive. The sodium value in our blood is 135 to 144 meq/litre. Sodium conforms the salt that we consume every day in food. When the sodium values in the blood are high it is called hypernatremia. The accident, where some patients ha…

Popular condiment could be harming mental health - 'raising risk of depression'

A COMMON condiment sprinkled on most meals could be to blame for your depression, researchers have suggested. Their study, conducted on mice, showed that eating too much salt could negatively affect mental health. GettyEating too much could be linked to higher risk of depression, scientists said[/caption] A diet high in sodium can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Now, scientists from Nanjing Medical University say…

Pioneering sodium legislation linked to lower blood pressure and fewer deaths - Tech and Science Post

Excessive sodium consumption can worsen high blood pressure, which is linked to cardiovascular disease, which in turn is responsible for 20 million deaths a year globally. Stroke, which is a type of cardiovascular disease, is also a leading cause of disability. In response, South Africa became one of the first countries in the world and the first in Africa to pass regulations on sodium content. The idea was to encourage people to eat less salt a…

Medical Researchers Claim National Guidelines For Sodium Reduction Will Reduce Hypertension In Nigeria

The National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction, a policy document aimed at curbing excessive salt consumption and reducing the prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria, was launched on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, in Abuja. The guidelines, unveiled by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziak Adekunle Salako, who was represented by the Director of the Food and Drug Services Department at the Federal Minist…

Nigeria unveils guidelines for sodium reduction as researchers say implementation 'll combat hypertension - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Felix Khanoba The National Guidelines for Sodium Reduction, a policy document aimed at curbing excessive salt consumption and reducing the prevalence of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria, has been launched in Abuja. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziak Adekunle Salako, unveiled the guidelines on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Represented by Olubunmi Aribeana, Director of the Food and Drug Services Depar…

Pioneering sodium legislation linked to lower blood pressure and fewer deaths

Excessive sodium consumption can worsen high blood pressure, which is linked to cardiovascular disease, which in turn is responsible for 20 million deaths a year globally.