Eating Too Much Salt? Find Out With These 7 Warning Signs
By
The Captain
June 8, 2019
Cognitive issues
As discussed earlier, one of the effects of high blood pressure caused by eating too much salt is that it weakens your arteries, among which, the ones leading to your brain. This, in turn, increases the risks of cognitive decline.
For example, it may slow down your reaction time and affect your ability to focus on your tasks properly. Mix hypertension with constant dehydration due to high sodium, and you will end up feeling tired and with a foggy brain. Who knew salt could impact brain functions to such an extent?
