Too little sodium π§in the blood can cause all sorts of problems from cramp to death.
We generally associate too much salt with high blood pressureπ©Ί but too little can be just as dangerousβ οΈ It allows water to enter the brain cellsπ¦β‘οΈπ§ which makes them swell. This can cause headaches, confusion and (sometimes) deathβ οΈ
Marathon runnersπββοΈ enthusiastic beer drinkersπΊ and people who take ecstasyπ are all prone to low sodium in their blood.
Kidney or liver problems can cause fluid to accumulate which dilutes the sodium in the body β causing the same problems.
