Benefits and disadvantages of low sodium salt

The benefits of moderate intake of low sodium salt are auxiliary to lower blood pressure, prevent cardiovascular disease, reduce the burden on the kidneys, etc. 1. Auxiliary to lower blood pressure The sodium content in low sodium salt is low, and moderate intake can reduce the sodium ion level in the body, which helps to lower blood pressure. 2. Prevention of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease is closely related to hypertension. Eating low sodium salt helps to reduce blood pressure and thus reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 3. Reducing the burden on the kidneys Excessive intake of sodium ions will bring burden to the kidneys, which may cause kidney disease in the long run. Low sodium salt has low sodium content, and moderate intake can reduce the burden on the kidneys and protect kidney health. The disadvantage of low sodium salt is that long-term consumption may cause hyperkalemia, renal function damage, arrhythmia, etc. 1. Hyperkalemia The potassium content in low sodium salt is high, and long-term large intake may lead to potassium ion accumulation in the body, causing hyperkalemia. 2. Renal function damage For people with renal insufficiency, the kidneys cannot effectively eliminate excess potassium, which will increase the risk of renal function damage. 3. Arrhythmia Long-term consumption of low sodium salt may lead to irregular heartbeat, arrhythmia, etc., and even lead to cardiac arrest in severe cases.