Hidden Heart Risks: Experts Warn Against Excessive Salt Intake

• Excessive salt intake, often from processed foods or adding extra, significantly raises blood pressure.
• High sodium levels stress the heart, damaging arteries and leading to atherosclerosis, increasing risks of heart attack and stroke.
• Dr. Bipeenchandra Bhamre, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, highlights salt reduction for heart health.
• High blood pressure often has no clear symptoms, making awareness and prevention crucial.
• Reduce salt by avoiding extra seasoning, limiting packaged foods, checking labels, and using herbs/spices in home-cooked meals.