Blood Pressure Information: Diet, Sodium & Medication

Why does sodium increase blood pressure? Maintaining healthy levels requires understanding dietary impacts from meat, turmeric, and supplements like niacin.

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Does Drinking Water Flush Out Sodium in the Body?

Many Americans have a taste for salty foods. In fact, 90 percent of Americans eat too much sodium, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. In the short term, a salty meal can make you feel bloated because your body is retaining water. In this case, drinking more water than normal may help.

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