Benefits of Salt Reduction

Summary:
     A new report has shown that salt consumption has shown a strong link to a factor that could cause heart disease. Cardiovascular disease can be caused by large consumption of salt. Doctors have been recommending Americans to contain less salt in their diets. The amount of salt Americans eat average are more than double the amount that is recommended to maintain good health.

Relevance:
     This report relates to our studies because the reduction of salt consumption reduces the risk for a heart attack. Heart attacks were studied in the circulatory system. The less salt consumed is also healthier for those with high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. The recommended amount of salt is to help the body remain healthy, to keep homeostasis.

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/14/report-questions-benefits-of-salt-reduction/