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Why do my feet swell if i eat to much salt?
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Osmosis: Excess sodium ends up in the blood stream and attracts water into the circulation by osmosis, thus slowing its excretion by kidneys.
Answered 4/1/2015
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Salt : Is also a vaso dialator which opens blood vessels and make foot and ankle swell. Cut back and elevate feet.
Answered 7/16/2018
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