Q: Three weeks ago, I changed my diet to reduce sodium intake. In retrospect, I probably reduced from over 30 grams to around 10 grams. How long will it take for me to see results on my blood pressure?
A: You may not see any decrease in your blood pressure by limiting your salt intake. Not everyone with high blood pressure is sensitive to salt. Salt sensitivity is difficult to measure and most of us eat too much salt. Because of this, eating less salt is routinely recommended.
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You can do testing to determine if your bp is salt sensitive.
Sodium chloride made in a factory is bad for you. It is basic in Ph.
Sea salt is alkalin and is actually good for you, within reason of course.
I had a similar experience recently with the lowering of sodium. When my feet and legs were swelling it was mentioned that it might be too much sodium. On looking at sodium, I realized that even eggs have sodium. I watched out for processed sodium and eliminated a large amount of it. Most of my swelling disappeared and my BP was less. I have tested low on sodium in a Blood Test when I am dehydrated (which comes from a colon problem).
For all you chemists and chemistry fanatics out there; get a firm grip on your seats as this comment is gonna curl you hair, but I’m a simple man and it’s been over 45 years since I took college chemistry.
I hate to have to be the one to tell YOU, and all, this, BUT… “basic,” AND “alkaline” ARE the SAME THING, as versus “ACEDIC” which means that a compound is MORE acid containing than base containing.
I know these terms are loose, and will stir up the chemistry experts, but for us layman, this is a simpler explanation as compared to discussing/explaining ions.
So, although processed salt IS different than Sea Salt, the pH difference is relatively insignificant! Sorry.
Correct!
Perhaps D. Carestia would like to explain what the difference between ” basic in pH ( not Ph ) and alkaline ( not alkalin ) is ” – as a qualified chemist I don’t know !!!
I agree, also with Bushmaster. D. Carestia is not Ph(D), in Chemistry at least!
I reduced my salt intake and increased potassium intake by eating fresh produce and cooking it properly. Potassium is water soluble, i.e. keep the liquid for soups, stock, etc. My systolic BP dropped 30mm, BUT it took three years, during which I did not see doctors, because most will not allow you three years, especially if your BP is consistently over 140/90. I decided that I was healthy and fit enough to persevere for more than six months lifestyle changes generally accepted by doctors, so would only recommend this approach if your doctor is sympathetic to the idea. I figured that it takes years for BP to build up and may take years for it to come down.
Good for you, Marmottee. Being pro-active with your health is a good thing.
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