Thursday 13 September 2018

human biology - How does sodium in one's diet affect blood pressure?



Due to high blood pressure, my doctor has recommended I go on a low-sodium diet. So, that got me wondering what it is about sodium that drives this recommendation?


What does sodium do to a body that, by its presence or absence, affects blood pressure in humans?




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