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Can you tell me if i have low blood pressure should i increase my sodium intake?

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Maybe: Low BP can be a good thing. You should only try to boost it if you're having frequent dizzy spells. Increasing your sodium and fluid intake will raise your BP but be careful what you wish for!

Answered 6/10/2014

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Body absorbs micronutrients and macronutrients in the quantity that body requires rest is removed out then how can we say that salt intake affects our blood pressure ?

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