New Delhi. Salt is an important part of our daily diet, without which food seems tasteless. Usually people use it only to enhance the taste of food. However, along with taste, it also has a profound effect on health. Sodium is the main element in Namas, which is essential for our body. In such a situation, its use in limited quantity is beneficial, but if too much salt is used, it can cause serious harm. The World Health Organization (WHO) itself has warned about the harm caused by excess salt.

Everyone knows about the harm caused to health by excess salt , but recently a study has come out about eating too much salt, which revealed its harmful effects on the skin. This recent study highlights the relationship between eating too much salt and the skin condition Eczema. Let's know about this latest study in detail-

What does the study say?

This new study has revealed that high levels of sodium can increase the risk of eczema. The study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology highlights that eating one gram of extra sodium can increase the chances of eczema flares by 22 percent. According to the research, limiting the habit of eating too much salt can help eczema patients manage their condition.

What is eczema?

Eczema is a condition in which your skin's barrier function is weakened. This results in dry, itchy and bumpy skin because your skin is unable to retain moisture and protect the body from external elements. It is also known as atopic dermatitis.

How much salt is right to eat in a day?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is advisable to consume less than 2000 milligrams of sodium or salt daily. Apart from this, WHO also emphasizes on eating iodized salt, which is rich in iodine.

Other disadvantages of eating too much salt

• The risk of osteoporosis increases.
• Eating too much salt can increase blood pressure .
• The fluid balance in the body gets disturbed.
• Excess salt causes water retention in the body.
• Because of this, there is pressure on the kidney, which causes the kidney to get damaged.
• If you consume too much salt, it can cause swelling in various parts.