Salt Myth: It Causes High Blood Pressure In Everyone. Check What Facts Say

While salt is vital to the proper operation of the body, too much of it can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. (Image Source: Getty)

The belief that salt causes high blood pressure in everyone is inaccurate. (Image Source: Getty)

While excessive salt intake can contribute to hypertension in some individuals, not everyone is equally sensitive to sodium. (Image Source: Getty)

Genetic factors, overall diet, and lifestyle play roles in blood pressure regulation. (Image Source: Getty)

It’s crucial to moderate salt consumption and consider individual health conditions. (Image Source: Getty)

Blanket statements about salt universally causing high blood pressure to oversimplify a complex relationship between diet and cardiovascular health. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by Garima Dev Verman, who is a Certified Nutritionist and Medical Content Analyst with The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) – A Health Literacy Platform. (Image Source: Getty)