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What happens if you eat too much salt in a day?
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Could increase BP: Depending on your medical condition and how much salt you consume, there is a spectrum of possible outcomes from nothing but increased thirst to full-blown hypertensive crisis and chf. Discuss the appropriate salt intake with your physician before you experiment too much!
Answered 2/12/2020
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