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too much salt.
16/f
I eat a ton of salt on EVERYTHING, like corndogs, popcorn, extra on chips, etc. I even eat straight salt (salt packets). I know this is extremely bad for me, but I went to the doctor and he said I don't have high blood pressure, I'm not overweight (5'4 128lbs) and my sodium level is low. I drink milk all of the time, so I'm not worried about osteoporosis. Why is it sooo bad for me to eat a lot of salt?
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Salt raises the blood pressure dramatically to start- you're young and your metabolism can take the beating that salt puts on it but I would advise you to start to change your eating habits here and now. Also when there is an excess amount- it leads the body to restrict more water and you get a very bloated look and feel.
Now we do need salt to survive as it is an electrolyte and helps the muscles in their functions but the FDA recommends usually between 1,100 and 3,000 mg a day which I personally feel is too much- especially to somebody who exercises.
Sooner or later you will need to change your eating habits because although it may not seem like it now- you're doing damage to your body.
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