Blood pressure (LONG) was Re: just started lugol's

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I read some very interesting data that stated to increase potassium instead of

lowering salt. The 2 work together in a ratio and the potassium will balance

sodium if you take more potassium. You can take potassium supplements but most

top out at 99mg as they limited it due to abuse by bodybuilders(?). But there

are alot of potassium rich foods that can help to offset a higher sodium

content. The 2 work together to balance body fluids.

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> Hello,

> While all of your answers are good, I will have to not agree with the salt

issue:

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> Salt (sodium) is essential to our bodies. Normally the kidneys control the

level of salt. If there is too much salt, the kidneys pass it into urine. But

when our salt intake levels are very high, the kidneys cannot keep up and the

salt ends up in our bloodstream. Salt attracts water. When there is too much

salt in the blood, the salt draws more water into the blood. More water

increases the volume of blood which raises blood pressure.

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> http://longevity.about.com/od/abouthighbloodpressure/p/sodium.htm

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> For me I have high blood pressure. Sallt effects me in the described paragraph

above. If your blood pressure is rising I would definitley re-evaluate the salt

thing or cut down. HTN issues are heriditary also in my case anyway.

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