Sodium vs. Heart."High salt intake increases stroke risk." So heralds a report from the Columbia University Medical Center Columbia University Medical Center is the name of the medical complex associated with Columbia University, and covers several blocks (primarily between 165th and 168th Streets from the Henry Hudson Parkway to Audubon Avenue) in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . People who consumed 4,000 milligrams or more of sodium per day were 84 percent more likely to suffer a stroke than those who ingested 2,400 milligrams or less. This link existed independent of blood-pressure levels, age, diabetes, ethnicity, and smoking history. Researchers theorize the·o·rize v. the·o·rized, the·o·riz·ing, the·o·riz·es v.intr. To formulate theories or a theory; speculate. v.tr. To propose a theory about. that sodium adversely affects blood vessels Blood vessels Tubular channels for blood transport, of which there are three principal types: arteries, capillaries, and veins. Only the larger arteries and veins in the body bear distinct names. , which can lead to stroke. They suggest limiting daily sodium intake to 2,400 milligrams (one teaspoon of salt). Because most dietary sodium comes from prepared foods, they suggest lower-sodium products. |
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