Salt is one of those minerals that is good in moderation but can become problematic if consumed in high doses. This study found that in both mice and humans, a high-salt diet decreased the number of certain beneficial bacteria in the gut (I guess your microbiome doesn’t like salt as much as you do!).
When these bacteria shrink in population, a pro-inflammatory immune cell called Th-17 increases in population. These Th-17 cells have been linked to high blood pressure.
So the bad news is, eating too much salt may put you at risk for high blood pressure. However, there IS something you can take to help reverse the effects of a high-salt diet:
PROBIOTICS.
- Probiotics And Salt-Induced High Blood Pressure
- What This Means For You
- This goes to show how powerful your gut microbiome really is!
- No, we are not saying you should feel free to load up on all the salt possible just because you are taking probiotics… but we are saying that a high-quality probiotic could help keep your body healthy while still allowing you to enjoy a reasonable amount of salty food!
Even if you aren’t a salty-food person, probiotics have fantastic benefits for anyone! Here are some other benefits of consuming probiotic-rich foods and supplements:
- Improve digestive
- Boost Immunity
- Improve moods
- Improve oral health
- Improve absorption of nutrients
- Reverse food allergies
How To Take Probiotics Daily
- The easiest way to ensure you’re getting high-quality probiotics on a daily basis is by taking a supplement like Biotic Balance.
- Each capsule contains 10 potent strains of probiotics and 50 billion colony-forming units.
- We formulated Biotic Balance with the highest quality ingredients and absolutely no fillers, milk cultures or hidden grain-based ingredients.
Beyond taking a daily supplement, you can also add probiotic-rich foods to your diet, including:
- Kombucha
- Kefir
- Coconut kefir
- Kimchi
- Sauerkraut
- Miso
- Natto
- Yogurt (organic, grass fed)
Conclusion
No matter who you are or what your background, probiotics most likely have some great benefits in store for you! If you have underlying health concerns, always speak with a professional before beginning supplementation of any kind.
