Recently my mother in law was hospitalised for almost a week when she complained of lethargy and giddyness persisting for 4 straight days. The diagnosis was low sodium and potassium level. So what doctors had been warning us not to take in 'excessive' amount was perhaps heeded to an extent where the body needs it urgently... orso I though. Anyway in the end it was discovered that her High Blood Pressure drugs was the real culprit diminishing the body of these vital electrolites. Well, she is back home now safe and sound and I came across this interesting article which I thought I'd share with all of us out there from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/238164.php :
"We've been bombarded for more than two decades with scientists and doctors telling us to eat less salt. Statistics show that those eating excessive salt in their diets are far more likely to suffer from cardiovascular problems, but as with any nutritional or diet information, moderation and balance is the key. Everyone is familiar with the active salt intake in hot countries like Mexico and Spain, where more salt is lost through perspiration, so it should come as no surprise that too little salt can also be a problem.
A study in the November 23 issue of JAMAshows that too high or too low sodium levels in urine carries a far higher risk for cardiovascular events (for higher levels), or cardiovascular death and hospitalization for congestive heart failure for lower levels.
Researchers also found higher estimated urinary potassium excretion was associated with a reduced risk of stroke.
The exact daily recommended salt intake is still not precisely clear, and would be an academic number, since it would be fairly difficult for the average person to accurately measure how much salt they eat on a day to day basis. A lot would also depend on the climate they live in and how active they are."
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