Salt Effect On Liver

A study by researchers in China has found that too much salt intake may cause liver damage.

• A high salt diet damages liver in adults and developing embryos. 
• Results in oddly shaped cells. 
• An increase in cell death
• Decrease in cell proliferation, which can contribute to the development of fibrosis
• Researchers found that treating damaged cells with vitamin C appeared to partially counter the ill effects of excess salt

Uses Of Salt

• Our bodies need a small amount of salt, one teaspoon per day for a healthy adult.
• Sodium ions from the savory mineral help regulate water movement within the body and conduct nerve impulses.

The Study

•  Xuesong yang from Jinan University in China and colleagues wanted to explore the potential effect at a cellular level.
• The researchers gave adult mice a high salt diet and exposed chick embryos to a briny environment
• Some research indicates that in addition to high blood pressure, over consumption of sodium can damage the liver.