Assertion: salt's sodium | /r/CapableOf | increase blood pressure
Facets:
value: in people with elevated levels
type: OTHER
value: in those
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Excess sodium increases blood pressure because it holds excess fluid in the body, and that creates an added burden on the heart.
text: Sodium in excess can increase blood pressure in those who have hypertension (high blood pressure), it can make the body retain fluids which may cause swelling in susceptible individuals, and salty foods tend to also be high in total fat and calories – leading to excess total calorie intake, overweight and obesity.
text: It’s long been known that sodium increases blood pressure — particularly in people with elevated levels.