A salt-restricted diet, also known as a low-sodium diet, can offer several health benefits, especially for individuals with certain medical conditions or risk factors. Here are some of the potential benefits: Blood pressure control: One of the main reasons for following a salt-restricted diet is to manage and lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Excess sodium intake can lead to fluid retention, which increases blood volume and puts extra strain on the blood vessels, leading to elevated b...
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A salt-restricted diet, also known as a low-sodium diet, can offer several health benefits, especially for individuals with certain medical conditions or risk factors. Here are some of the potential benefits: Blood pressure control: One of the main reasons for following a salt-restricted diet is to manage and lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Excess sodium intake can lead to fluid retention, which increases blood volume and puts extra strain on the blood vessels, leading to elevated b...
What Is creatinine? All you need to know rather than being panicked!
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What Is creatinine? All you need to know rather than being panicked!
Creatinine is a waste product that is produced when muscles break down creatine phosphate, which is used by the muscles for energy. Creatinine is then filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in the urine. Creatinine is a commonly used marker of kidney function because the level of creatinine in the blood is largely dependent on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is a measure of how well the kidneys are filtering waste products out of the blood. If the kidneys are not f...
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A salt-restricted diet, also known as a low-sodium diet, can offer several health benefits, especially for individuals with certain medical conditions or risk factors. Here are some of the potential benefits: Blood pressure control: One of the main reasons for following a salt-restricted diet is to manage and lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Excess sodium intake can lead to fluid retention, which increases blood volume and puts extra strain on the blood vessels, leading to elevated b...
