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Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure. People living in coastal areas are most at risk

When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise or smoking. However, an unexpected source of salt might also be raising blood pressure for millions of people: the water they drink.

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure. People living in coastal areas are most at risk
Image: Phys.org
When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise or smoking. However, an unexpected source of salt might also be raising blood pressure for millions of people: the water they drink.

Originally published at Phys.org

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