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I like a lot is salt, is there something wrong if my food is too salty? what are the consequences ?

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Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

Excess salt: Excess salt will raise blood pressure, will swell tissues, will ralse blood volume, and can promote kidney stones; Consequences are not healtlhy; try to limit salt; use a salt substitute: Mrs DASH products are excellent - find in grocery store; onion salt and garlic salt are excellent;

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 8/31/2014

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A member asked:

I like a lot is salt, is there something wrong if my food is too salty? what are the consequences ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

Dr Goebel agreed

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