NUTRITION
CHRONIC DISEASES
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Crohn’s Disease
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Hypertension
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Celiac Disease
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Stomach Cancer
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Detailed explanation-1: -WHY SHOULD I REDUCE SODIUM IN MY DIET? Reducing sodium intake lowers blood pressure in people with high and borderline high blood pressure. Reducing sodium can also help to prevent the collection of fluid in the lower legs or abdomen.
Detailed explanation-2: -DASH diet and sodium The DASH diet is lower in sodium than a typical American diet, which can include a whopping 3, 400 milligrams (mg) of sodium or more a day. The standard DASH diet limits sodium to 2, 300 mg a day.
Detailed explanation-3: -But too much sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. It can also cause calcium losses, some of which may be pulled from bone. Most Americans consume at least 1.5 teaspoons of salt per day, or about 3400 mg of sodium, which contains far more than our bodies need.