Too much salt will cause the kidneys to go into overdrive. The only way to remove the excess salt is by filtering and pushing out as much water as possible. Unfortunately, this forces more protein into the urine, which acts as a risk factor of kidney damage. (2) However, if the salt sticks around, it’ll enter the fluid around cells, bringing more water. The extra volume of fluids makes the heart work harder, putting extra pressure on blood vessels. As a result, these vessels can stiffen and damage. (1)
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