Cutting Down on Salt Worsens Cholesterol
Adding fuel to the white hot debate over the nation’s current salt recommendations, a study published in the most recent edition of the American Journal of Hypertension has discovered that limiting salt intake increases blood cholesterol in certain people.
This study is part of a growing trend in nutrition science that suggests the large amount of salt in most people’s diets may not be as harmful as once thought.
In the study, those that suddenly cut down on their total salt intake found their blood cholesterol rise by about 2.5%. For those with borderline-high cholesterol, this 2.5% pushed them into the so-called cholesterol “danger zone” – upping their risk of heart attacks and strokes.
nancy sigrist:
December 18th, 2011 at 9:33 am
really enjoy reading your very knowledgeable and informative subjects on the different aspects of health. thanks alot.
Joseph Ludvigson:
December 18th, 2011 at 10:00 am
I have high cholesterol and no plaque in my arteries. How? For 35 years I took Dr. Carey Reams advice and consumed distilled water at the rate of 4 ounces each half hour. He taught that excess salt in the body causes cholesterol to stick to artery walls. Distilled water stops this by washing out excess salt, as it is the only water that is salt free.
Dennis:
December 18th, 2011 at 10:09 am
we do not know what to believe these days,I just listen, do what you have been
doing should be save, moderation.
jim l. fournier:
December 18th, 2011 at 10:34 am
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SINCERELY JIM L.F.
Joan:
December 18th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Have avoided salt intake for more than ten yrs.
My cholesterol count is way below 5%.
Ronnie Plant:
December 18th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Read my new book ‘SELLING SICKNESS!’, How to take Control of Your Own Health, ISBN 978-0-9551051-8-0 to learn about the scam of cholesterol and statins. The invented so called ailment which is cholesterol is not a disease,sickness,disability or sign of ill-health. In early days of touting statins a level of eight was considered to be acceptable. Over the years the reading was reduced to seven, then six and a half and by halves to four as the statin manufacturers filled their coffers, rubbing their hands with glee. Now it has been discovered that the vital Conenzyme Q10, so necessary to the system, is being destroyed by the chemical, the result being that nobody knows what is a safe cholesterol level,also disconcerting revelations are coming into the open about the side-effects and problems with statins.
delema sinclair:
December 18th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Now i know why my cholestrol went up after my doctor told me to cut down on my salt. Good news cheers
Mary:
December 18th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
I am not sure who is correct on the salt thing. I use my own judgment in the meantime and do have some salt.
I started adding a little sea salt to my cooked cereal in the morning as well.
I agree about the cholesterol scam of big pharma. Cholesterol is REQUIRED by our bodies for us to stay alive. Statin drugs are not.
Patrick Loh:
December 18th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
After changing from using table salt to sea or mountain salt I no longer wake up with a dry mouth or throat.
Rob:
December 18th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Please provide the link to the American Journal or post copy.
Blair Gilmore:
December 19th, 2011 at 5:10 am
I enjoy reading your health news. There is much we are not told by those who want to monopolise our health. Keep up your good work. Thanks
Christine Hall BSc:
December 19th, 2011 at 5:59 am
The problem is the refined salt that has had ALL the vital minerals taken out, real Sea Salt that has not been tampered with and is actually greyish in colour has 98 of all the minerals our bodies need and virtally matches the blood. White Table Salt is not good for us, just as refined White Sugar is also poison to us.
We need balance within the body and refined foods are what causes diseases and once the immune system is weakened by these toxins within the body, then the parasites take over causing disease.
Christine
http://www.zappertek.com
Antonia Farr - Student at Christchurch University Canterbury:
December 19th, 2011 at 8:49 am
I love the articles and information on this site. I dont doubt that they are well researched too. However as I am a student I have been taught to study the original research. Yes I would read them too (I’m a student – its what I do) and this would allow me to be sure that I would agree with your findings and therefore add weight to it for me. So please could you post links to major research. I know not everyone would choose to follow them but the choice would be much appreciated. This would deepen my concrete knowledge for both myself, my familly and anyone else I would pass the advice on to.
Jerry Andrews:
December 19th, 2011 at 8:53 am
The renowned Dr. Michael Schachter (MD) of Suffern, NY recommends UNREFINED Celtic sea salt as well as eating three soft boiled eggs a day for proper protein. He has been doing so for years with no problem!
Mildred Mele:
December 19th, 2011 at 10:28 am
Wonderful informative & smart common sense articles…love them all…keep on sharing & God’s blessings!
John Butters:
December 20th, 2011 at 4:25 am
As with earlier comments I respect and appreciate your regular Health news;
however, this article reminds me of someething I would read in the Daily Mail. Where, as you may know, they have reported, from time to time, on the benefits of Tea, Coffee, Eggs, Red Wine, Beer and other consumables, including salt, only to subsequently report on the potential dangers. That said I’ll stick to my current regime with regard to the minimum use of salt, which I have followed for the last fifty, or so, years. Trusting you won’t find this tasteless, I look forward to your further reports. Thankyou.
Wendy Roberts:
January 7th, 2012 at 12:54 pm
You guys are just kidding yourselves that sea salt is “just fine”and good for you.
It isn’t. It is 99.9% sodium chloride ie very nearly pure salt.