BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -There is only one mineral that you should consciously avoid with high blood pressure-sodium. Although your body needs small amounts of sodium, most people consume too much. Excess levels of sodium can lead to fluid retention and increased blood pressure levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium intake from processed and restaurant foods contributes to high rates of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Because nearly 500, 000 deaths each year are related to high blood pressure, reducing sodium intake could prevent thousands of deaths annually.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mineral elements sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium play a central role in the normal regulation of blood pressure. In particular, these mineral elements have important interrelationships in the control of arterial resistance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Increasing potassium intake can help decrease your blood pressure if you have high blood pressure. By lowering blood pressure, increasing potassium intake can also reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. In contrast, consuming too much sodium can raise your blood pressure.