Salt is an integral part of our food. Food seems incomplete without it, but do you know that excessive salt consumption can prove dangerous for your skin and health? Recent studies have revealed that high levels of salt can cause serious damage to your skin, such as eczema and inflammation. Let us understand in detail why and how this problem occurs.

Salt and its effects on skin: What does the study say?

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have found in a study that excessive sodium intake can cause skin problems. According to studies, eating too much salt can develop chronic inflammation and skin diseases like eczema.

• Sodium and Skin Problems,
  Sodium is essential for our body, but excess amounts can cause itching, dryness and rashes in the skin.
• World Health Organization recommendation,
  According to WHO, a person should consume a maximum of two grams of sodium per day. But this limit is easily crossed by fast food and high salt food.

What harm can occur from excessive salt consumption?

1. skin problems,
   • Excessive sodium intake can make skin dry and sensitive.
   • The chance of developing serious problems like eczema increases by 22%.
2. autoimmune diseases,
   Consuming excess sodium over a long period of time can lead to autoimmune and chronic inflammation problems.
3. danger of fast food,
   • According to a study, a single serving of fast food like McDonald's contains about 1 gram of sodium.
   • People who continuously eat this type of food have an increased risk of skin related problems.

Main points of research

• this study Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology Was published in.
• In this research conducted on about two lakh people aged between 30 to 70 years, the amount of sodium was assessed on the basis of urine samples.
• The results found that problems like eczema become more common in people who consume excessive sodium over a long period of time.

What to do to protect the skin?

1. limit salt intake,
   • Control the amount of salt in your diet.
   • Avoid processed and fast food.
2. adopt a balanced diet,
   • Eat fresh vegetables, fruits, and green leafy vegetables.
   • Antioxidant-rich foods keep the skin healthy.
3. Focus on detox,
   • Drinking water with basil, lemon or mint helps in flushing out toxins from the body.
4. exercise regularly,
   • Exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. It keeps not only your skin but your entire body healthy.
5. drink more water,
   • Drinking enough water is important to keep the skin hydrated.