Sports Dietitians, Leah Higl & Aidan Muir, discuss the relationship between sodium intake and blood pressure. They address the common arguments against reducing sodium intake, the impact seen in the research, the mechanisms with how it may influence blood pressure and more.
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:32) - Do You Need to Worry About Sodium if You're Fit, Active, and Don't Have High Blood Pressure?
(3:20) - Sodium Mediated Hypertension
(4:31) - Consequences of Low Sodium
(5:14) - The Research & Mechanisms
(8:57) - How Much Does the Consistency / Inconsistency Matter With Sodium Intake?
(9:46) - Summary
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