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Have you ever wondered why reducing sodium intake is frequently ineffective for bringing down blood pressure (despite propaganda of the opposite)?<\/p>\nHave you ever wondered why reducing sodium intake is frequently ineffective for bringing down blood pressure (despite propaganda of the opposite)?<\/p>\n
Scientists at the University of Houston in Texas have found a metabolic process that explains why simply putting down the salt shaker isn\u2019t enough for most people.<\/p>\n
The kidneys play a pivotal role in not only filtering out excess chemicals in the blood stream, but they also are responsible for much of the way the body metabolizes and uses sodium.<\/p>\n
When receptors in the kidneys are damaged, the stability of the sodium balance in the body is affected. Limiting sodium in the body isn\u2019t going to be helpful because the key problem isn\u2019t having too much- it\u2019s how the body handles what is available.<\/p>\n
[adrotate group=”5″]What causes the problems with the receptors that are in charge of the sodium balance? <\/p>\n
You guessed it- inflammation, and its evil twin, oxidation.<\/strong><\/p>\n As the kidneys age, they become less able to fight the ravages of inflammation that are caused by environment, diet, and other diseases. Add oxidation to the mix with dangerous free radicals roaming unchecked and older kidneys just can\u2019t keep up.<\/p>\n Taking sodium out of the diet doesn\u2019t solve the problem of inflammation, nor does it offer antioxidant relief to reverse the damage and help the kidneys. The only way to derail that destructive train is to remove the inflammatory and oxidative triggers from the mix.<\/p>\n For more information on eliminating inflammation-causing foods and lifestyle choices, see our 100% natural Defeat Diabetes guide\u2026
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