Hypertension is caused by excessive salt consumption.

It is no longer a secret that excessive salt consumption increases blood circulation and causes hypertension. However, according to science, this connection remains even when we consume healthy foods.

In a study of 4.000 adults, researchers found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables associated with low blood pressure did not offset the blood pressure-raising effects of salt consumption. According to the American Dietary Guidelines, an adult should consume only 2.300 milligrams of salt per day, or just one teaspoon.

But despite the recommendations, this is not implemented. The health organization states that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps to lower blood pressure, but can such a diet counteract the effects of excessive salt consumption? Researchers say that the negative effects of salt cannot be reduced by consuming only fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

It has also been discovered that 75% of salt is taken from restaurants and packaged foods. Therefore, restaurants and companies that produce packaged foods must be part of the solution to the problem.