Heidelberg, Germany - People sensitive to salt can best protect their kidneys by consuming as little sodium as possible, a German nephrology association said. Too much salt can lead to high blood pressure in some people, and this in turn can damage the kidneys, the Heidelberg-based association said. A higher sodium content in the blood causes the blood vessels to constrict. This increases the pressure in the vascular system and affects the kidneys as well.
Chronic kidney disease is often due to high blood pressure, especially when the condition is not recognized and not treated early enough. On the other hand, high blood pressure can also accompany and result from chronic kidney problems.
To rule out the presence of kidney disease, the experts recommend regular blood pressure tests, and people with high blood pressure should have their kidney function tested regularly.
