White Poison: Be careful! This ‘white poison’ being served in the plate is slowly melting your bones, WHO’s new guideline has increased the concern of doctors.

Lucknow. There is no dearth of lovers of spicy food in our country, but this passion for taste is now turning into a serious health crisis. The shocking facts revealed in the report of TV9 Hindi regarding the use of excessive salt in food (Salt Side Effects) have put the medical world and doctors on ‘red alert’. According to the latest guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO), this salt included in the daily diet is no longer the cause of high blood pressure (Hypertension), but it is acting like a ‘white poison’, which is hollowing the human bones from inside and completely damaging the kidneys.

Indians are eating double the salt, ‘Hidden Salt’ has become a silent killer.

According to health experts, WHO has set a maximum limit of salt intake of 5 grams (one teaspoon) in a day for a healthy adult. But a recent survey has revealed that Indians are consuming an average of 10 to 12 grams of salt in their food every day.

Doctors say that the problem is not only with the common salt used in the kitchen, but the packaged foods available in the market like chips, namkeen, sauces, canned soups, frozen snacks and even the biscuits eaten daily contain huge amounts of ‘hidden salt’. This sodium added in the name of preservation directly attacks our urinary and cardiovascular systems.

Sodium is melting bones from inside, increased risk of osteoporosis

Senior dieticians and doctors of Lucknow have expressed deep concern over the fact that excessive salt has a direct impact on the calcium balance of the body. When the amount of sodium in the body becomes too high, the kidneys become more active in eliminating it.

In this process, along with sodium, the essential calcium of the body also flows out through urine. As a result, the necessary calcium is not available to keep the bones strong and the bones start becoming brittle and weak from inside. In medical language it is called Osteoporosis. This is one of the main silent reasons behind the increased risk of premature joint pain, back pain and fractures in today’s youth.

3 big warnings from doctors to save kidney and heart:

1. Even rock salt is not a magical cure: Many people leave ordinary iodine salt and start using rock salt or pink salt completely. Doctors have clarified that rock salt also contains sodium, hence its quantity should also be kept within the range of 5 grams.

2. Do not ignore water retention: If you notice abnormal swelling in the face, under the eyes or in the legs after waking up in the morning, then it is a direct indication of excess sodium and water retention in the body.

3. Adopt natural flavors: Increase the use of lemon, dry mango powder, black pepper, garlic and herbs to reduce the amount of salt in the food so that the heart and lungs can be kept safe without compromising on taste.