If sodium intake is excessive in the short term but not in a very large amount, the body will compensate by increasing the excretion of sodium ions to maintain electrolyte balance, and there will not be excessive impact on the human body in the short term.
However, long-term excessive sodium intake may cause other problems, such as hypertension, gastric mucosa damage, and skin damage. The most common symptom caused by excessive sodium intake is hypertension. When excessive sodium salt is consumed, the blood tends to become viscous, and blood flow accelerates, leading to a rapid rise in blood pressure in a short period of time. If hypertension is not controlled for a long time, it can also cause atherosclerosis, ultimately inducing coronary heart disease and heart failure, which are extremely harmful to the body.
Processed meat products and pickled foods contain more sodium, and a large amount of nitrite is produced during the production process. Excessive intake can damage the gastric mucosa, and long-term excessive intake may even induce precancerous lesions. Eating too much sodium can also lead to obesity and impair gastrointestinal function, potentially causing gastric diseases or enteritis. It may also cause dehydration of skin cells, accelerate skin cell aging, and induce skin rashes, etc.
In daily life, it is not recommended to consume foods with excessively high sodium content, such as pickled vegetables and preserved meat. Attention should be paid to a light diet, with more fresh fruits and vegetables.
