Salt is essential part of our diet. However Asians and especially Indians are the most voracious salt eaters in the world. The kidney plays a critical role in salt handling High salt intake contributes to high blood pressure which in turn causes worsening of kidney function. As kidney disease progresses, there is salt and water accumulation in the body alongwith potassium. High potassium levels can be dangerous as they can cause life threatening arrhythmias Hence low salt intake is very important in patients with hypertension as well as kidney disease.
There are 11 different types of salt available in the world . In India 4 of them are commonly available :iodised common salt, low sodium salt, rock salt and himalayan pink salt.
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