Eating too much salt makes you age rapidly

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Excessive sodium intake causes cell decay - and the effect is most notable in overweight people
Obese teenagers who eat too much salt show signs of faster cell ageing
This puts them at increased risk of heart disease in later life
Lowering salt intake could slow down the ageing process of cells
By EMMA INNES
PUBLISHED: 17:49 GMT, 24 March 2014 | UPDATED: 18:09 GMT, 24 March 2014

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Overweight teenagers who eat too much salt may age more rapidly

Overweight teenagers who eat a lot of salty food may age more quickly, new research suggests.
American researchers discovered that these youngsters show signs of faster cell ageing.

Consuming a lot of salt may also put them at greater risk of heart disease, the research showed.
The study, conducted by researchers at Georgia Regents University, in Augusta, also revealed that lowering salt intake could slow down the ageing process of cells.

This is likely to be particularly effective in people who are overweight or obese.
It has previously been shown that the protective ends of chromosomes – known as telomeres – naturally shorten with age and that the process is accelerated by smoking, lack of physical activity and high body fat.
However, this was the first study to examine the impact of salt intake on telomere length.

In the study, 766 people aged between 14 and 18 were divided into groups based on their level of salt intake.
The researchers found that obese teenagers who eat a lot of salt have significantly shorter telomeres than those who do not.
However, they also found that in healthy weight teenagers, sodium intake does not have a significant impact on telomere length.
Telomeres are biological caps which are found at the ends of chromosomes and protect the DNA in them from damage, much like the caps on the ends of shoelaces prevent fraying.
As we get older, our telomeres get shorter and shorter, leading to DNA becoming damaged and raising the odds of age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer's, diabetes and heart disease.

Shorter than average telomeres are seen as a sign of ill health and a predictor of premature death.
Lead researcher Dr Haidong Zhu said: ‘Even in these relatively healthy young people, we can already see the effect of high sodium intake, suggesting that high sodium intake and obesity may act synergistically to accelerate cellular ageing.’

The scientist explained that obesity is associated with high levels of inflammation — which also hastens telomere shortening — and increases sensitivity to salt, which may help explain why higher sodium intake had a greater effect in overweight people.

Eating too much salt also puts overweight teenagers at increased risk of heart disease later in life
‘Lowering sodium intake may be an easier first step than losing weight for overweight young people who want to lower their risk of heart disease,’ she said.

‘The majority of sodium in the diet comes from processed foods, so parents can help by cooking fresh meals more often and by offering fresh fruit rather than [crisps] for a snack.’
The researcher was presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Scientific Sessions 2014.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2588170/Could-eating-salt-make-age-rapidly-Excessive-sodium-intake-causes-faster-cell-ageing-effect-notable-overweight-people.html#ixzz2x44cL8MF

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Excessive sodium intake causes cell decay - and the effect is most notable in overweight people
Obese teenagers who eat too much salt show signs of faster cell ageing
This puts them at increased risk of heart disease in later life
Lowering salt intake could slow down the ageing process of cells
By EMMA INNES
PUBLISHED: 17:49 GMT, 24 March 2014 | UPDATED: 18:09 GMT, 24 March 2014

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/03/24/article-2588170-1C89700100000578-700_306x423.jpg
Overweight teenagers who eat too much salt may age more rapidly

Overweight teenagers who eat a lot of salty food may age more quickly, new research suggests.
American researchers discovered that these youngsters show signs of faster cell ageing.

Consuming a lot of salt may also put them at greater risk of heart disease, the research showed.
The study, conducted by researchers at Georgia Regents University, in Augusta, also revealed that lowering salt intake could slow down the ageing process of cells.

This is likely to be particularly effective in people who are overweight or obese.
It has previously been shown that the protective ends of chromosomes – known as telomeres – naturally shorten with age and that the process is accelerated by smoking, lack of physical activity and high body fat.
However, this was the first study to examine the impact of salt intake on telomere length.

In the study, 766 people aged between 14 and 18 were divided into groups based on their level of salt intake.
The researchers found that obese teenagers who eat a lot of salt have significantly shorter telomeres than those who do not.
However, they also found that in healthy weight teenagers, sodium intake does not have a significant impact on telomere length.
Telomeres are biological caps which are found at the ends of chromosomes and protect the DNA in them from damage, much like the caps on the ends of shoelaces prevent fraying.
As we get older, our telomeres get shorter and shorter, leading to DNA becoming damaged and raising the odds of age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer's, diabetes and heart disease.

Shorter than average telomeres are seen as a sign of ill health and a predictor of premature death.
Lead researcher Dr Haidong Zhu said: ‘Even in these relatively healthy young people, we can already see the effect of high sodium intake, suggesting that high sodium intake and obesity may act synergistically to accelerate cellular ageing.’

The scientist explained that obesity is associated with high levels of inflammation — which also hastens telomere shortening — and increases sensitivity to salt, which may help explain why higher sodium intake had a greater effect in overweight people.

Eating too much salt also puts overweight teenagers at increased risk of heart disease later in life
‘Lowering sodium intake may be an easier first step than losing weight for overweight young people who want to lower their risk of heart disease,’ she said.

‘The majority of sodium in the diet comes from processed foods, so parents can help by cooking fresh meals more often and by offering fresh fruit rather than [crisps] for a snack.’
The researcher was presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Scientific Sessions 2014.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2588170/Could-eating-salt-make-age-rapidly-Excessive-sodium-intake-causes-faster-cell-ageing-effect-notable-overweight-people.html#ixzz2x44cL8MF

Restricting calories also can slow down the aging process of cells. I guess you have to punish your tastebuds if you don't want to get old.

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I have always eaten food with less salt than most people and I rarely eat crisps, I might survive :D

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I have always eaten food with less salt than most people and I rarely eat crisps, I might survive :D
Abow, hur klarar du dig utan chips?? Dat feel when superior patrician?

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Abow, hur klarar du dig utan chips?? Dat feel when superior patrician?

Abow det är inte så svårt, wallah! lös-sweets makes up for it också, då blir ju chips fest när det väl ska ätas :D

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Abow det är inte så svårt, wallah! lös-sweets makes up for it också, då blir ju chips fest när det väl ska ätas :D
WALLAH! Al-Qaida chips svenne kebab la illah Allah Mohammed is the messenger Allah ilaha illalah. True story.

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Sugar and salt both cause rapid aging with improper nutrition.

Sugar and salt have different chemical breakdowns, so require different types of food to absorb into the body. Sugar and salt both help form healthy fat, if taken in moderate amounts.

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Ditch the table salt, not the sodium

(NaturalNews) It's no secret that sodium has replaced carbohydrates and fat as the new scapegoat for all sorts of health issues ranging from high blood pressure and osteoporosis, to heart disease. New product marketing strategies boast "low sodium" or "reduced sodium" labels, and many brands are replacing sodium all together with potentially harmful potassium chloride. It is true that many studies have been conducted linking sodium to many of American's modern day health problems; however, these studies are conducted using table salt (sodium chloride) or isolated sodium (sodium that has been stripped of the minerals needed for the body to utilize it properly). The table salt found in high amounts in the standard American diet is not synonymous with the "un-tested" good type of sodium our body needs to maintain good health.

Table salt is mined from underground salt mines. It is then heavily processed, refined, stripped of all its minerals except for sodium and chloride (NaCl), and subjected to anti-caking agents like aluminum. Table salt is an acidic, inorganic substance; this means the body cannot break the chemical bonds to utilize the sodium and it is not easily excreted from the body. This leads to various health issues, is responsible for 100,000 deaths each year, and contributes to the "sodium is bad" mentality.

However, table salt (NaCl) and sodium (Na) are not synonymous. In fact, the majority of Americans are deficient in the good type of sodium the body needs. True organic sodium is essential, beneficial, and needed by our body in moderate amounts. This type of sodium is found in fruits, vegetables, natural sea salt and soil. Sodium is known as the "youth mineral" because it is associated with youthful, limber, and flexible joints. The alkalinity of organic sodium helps neutralize acids that result from stressful lifestyles and poor nutrition. Without adequate amounts of sodium, the body will take minerals from its reserves, including the bones, to neutralize acid. Organic sodium is essential for calcium absorption, digestion, bile production, fluid balance, and the function of the brain, kidneys, liver, lymph, blood, spleen, gastric secretions, cellular function, and metabolism. Unlike table salt, an excess of this type of sodium is easily excreted from the body.

There are many health problems caused by an organic sodium deficiency including: gallstones, kidney stones, hardened arteries, osteoporosis, arthritis, gout, brittle bones, heartburn, acid reflux, gastroparesis, nerve problems, indigestion, headaches, stiff or painful joints, abnormal pulmonary function, bacterial infections, poor memory, diabetes, bloating, fatigue, restless legs, weight gain, and headaches, and more.

To prevent a deficiency of this important mineral, ditch the table salt and add sodium rich foods to your diet. Foods highest in organic sodium include: celery, asparagus, barley, red cabbage, carrots, coconut, okra, lentils, kale, strawberries, sesame seeds, raisins, goat's milk, egg yolks, and pure (non-iodized) sea salt.

When using logic, it is clear. Organic sodium from food sources is not responsible for poor health, as celery or any of the other foods listed above have not been used as controls in the research and studies responsible for the negative sodium publicity. The vast amount of health issues attributed to "sodium" are directly related to the high amounts of table salt found in the processed foods most Americans consume. To prevent these health issues, ditch the table salt, not the sodium.

http://www.naturalnews.com/031608_table_salt_sodium.html#ixzz2x5hztofi

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I ate some extra salty food the other day and my fingernails turned gray, sucked all the calcium out of my bones, was pretty cool.

Salt in the diet should also have some milk + vitamin D for balance.