Tag: Sodium intolerance

According to the American Heart Association, at least 50% of people with high blood pressure and 25% of healthy individuals have salt-sensitive blood pressure, a condition where blood pressure responds drastically to changes in salt intake. If you've recently started noticing sensitivity, where even moderately salty foods cause bloating, thirst, or a blood pressure spike, the shift can be a sign of changes in your body's physiology, including diet, kidney function, and underlying health conditions.

Studies show that **salt sensitivity**, where blood pressure is particularly responsive to sodium intake, affects up to half of all people with hypertension. If you've suddenly found yourself asking, "Why can't I tolerate salt anymore?", this shift could be a sign of underlying physiological changes requiring attention.