Parkinsn's Email List Message

Posting to the Parkinsn List is a benefit of Subscription

[Message Prev][Message Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Message Index][Thread Index]

Re: Blood Pressure,Salt,PD

Bent Willow wrote:

> Sodium is a normal body electrolyte that is *decreased* by excessive
> fluid intake.  Contrary to what you have written here, sodium helps
> to *retain* fluid - hence the understanding  that too much salt
> increases blood pressure by increasing fluid volume.

Yes.  But I think the person who raised the original question was
advised to take salt tablets without being told what quantity or any
maximum.  I was referring to what can happen when you overdo it.
Like when you drink sea water.

Phil Tompkins
Hoboken NJ
60/9

Parkinsn's List Subject Index

Parkinsn's List Thread Index

Parkinsn's Archive Treasures Doctors, students, patients and caregivers find current Parkinson's information such as the Algorithm, Caregivers Handbook, and talks by respected Movement Disorder Specialists.

Mail converted by MHonArc 2.6.10
Site Hosting donated by He.net
&
Grant from The Parkinson Alliance