Dr Cory Couillard

It’s well known that unnecessary salt intake is associated with high blood pressure in the adult population.  However, there is now evidence that supports excessive salt consumption will influence blood pressure, respiratory illnesses such as asthma, stomach cancer and obesity in children as well. Although the older population and certain ethnic groups are at immediate risk, the youth are at the greatest risk of health-related problems due to salt intake.  Salt intake is similar to other cumulative risk factors such as obesity, tobacco and alcohol use – the longer you abuse it, the greater the risk. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide totaling 17.3 million deaths per year according to the World Health Organization (WHO).  Salt intake is directly linked to the main cause of strokes, heart attacks and heart failures.  It’s also known to produce kidney disease, kidney stones, obesity and exacerbating the symptoms of ast...