The dangers of excessive salt intake: it’s not just the kidneys that are harmed

01. Damage to blood vessels: Sodium regulates human body functions. Excessive intake will increase blood pressure, damage vascular endothelial cells, and cause vascular stenosis.

02. Damage to the heart: Excessive salt can cause heart disease, cause water to enter cells, and increase the burden on the heart.

03. Damage to bones: Eating too much salt will cause the kidneys to excrete calcium ions when excreting sodium ions, leading to calcium loss and causing osteoporosis.

04. Damage to the skin: Excessive salt destroys the osmotic pressure, causing the skin to be dehydrated, rough, and increase wrinkles and spots.

05. Damage to the stomach and intestines: High salt and related foods damage the gastric mucosa and are a high-risk factor for gastric cancer.