Calories and body weight go hand in hand. Excess body fat leads to an increased risk of health problems. Potassium has an important role in blood pressure treatment. Low calcium intake may increase risk of hypertension. Excessive sodium intake is linked with high blood pressure or hypertension in some people.
Dietary recommendations suggest avoiding too much sodium.
The suggested range is 1,100 to 3,300 mg per day. Table salt is 40 percent sodium. One teaspoon has about 2,000 mg sodium. Maintaining a reasonable weight is an important factor in controlling blood pressure. A new area of interest is the relationship between calcium and high blood pressure.