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[quote=Anonymous]Hypertension (aka high blood pressure) is not normally caused by excessive salt intake, but excessive salt intake can exacerbate it. Causes are many: medication, narrowing of the arteries, heart conditions, kidney probs to name a few. Think about increasing the pressure of water through a garden hose. Pressure goes up if blood volume increases or if the hose is pinched a bit. When you take in too much salt, it causes your body to retain fluid, which increases the volume throughout your body. So if your heart or blood vessels are already under strain, the extra volume makes it worse.[/quote]
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