Can Too Much Sodium Cause Hot Flashes? Unpacking the Diet and Menopause Link
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Over 75% of the salt most people consume comes from everyday processed foods, not the salt shaker on the table. This high sodium intake, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, can significantly worsen vasomotor symptoms. But **can too much sodium cause hot flashes** directly? It turns out the link is more indirect, with excess salt exacerbating the body's internal processes that trigger these uncomfortable episodes.
