If i have low blood pressure is ok to have alot of salt?

Question

I dont mean like buckets of salt all over my food haha :P Just i have alot of salt on my food in genral... so is it ok to keep doing this...

Answer 1

I have extremely low blood pressure (90/40) and I eat what I feel like eating - but I'm also hypoglycemic so I need to eat more sugar than salt.  I don't think eating salt will hurt you like it does to those with high blood pressure.  If I get shaky and jittery, I know I need sugar.  Unless your doctor advises against it, go for it and enjoy life!

Answer 2

Salt can cause other severe problems besides fluid retention and elevated blood pressure.  Why not try a salt substitute now and then?  Mrs. Dash, fer instance, or no-salt.  Or be a wild one like me - I don't salt my popcorn,  I sprinkle ground cayenne on it!  That'll stand up and poke ya in the nose...