Sodium in Drinking Water
 

Too much sodium intake in food and water has been identified as a contributor to high blood pressure. Nine out of 10 middle-aged people develop high blood pressure during their lifetime. The danger of high blood pressure is possible damage to the heart and arteries, which may result in heart attack stroke, or possible damage to other body organs. The Heart Experts recommend sodium levels between 500 and 2,400 milligrams (mg) per day. However, sodium less than 1,800 mgs believed to be healthier. This (1,800 mg) is obtained from ¾ teaspoon of table salt, sodium chloride. But, typical Pakistani consume several times of this amount of sodium in food and drinks. About half of those with high blood pressure are sensitive to sodium and can reduce blood pressure by reducing sodium in take. It is very important to note that sodium level increases in the body when body is not fully hydrated, so the best care is to hydrate the body by drinking maximum amount of light drinking water like Hi-Fresh, which contains Sodium as low as 6mg/liters of water.