Part 4/7:
Health Monitoring and Surprising Findings
A key point of interest was whether the low salt diet had any immediate effect on Ray's blood pressure. After two weeks, his blood pressure remained normal and unchanged from previous measurements. This led to a thought-provoking discussion with his doctor about the purpose of the diet.
The healthcare professional explained that the aim isn't necessarily to lower blood pressure in individuals with normal readings but to prevent future problems. A sustained high salt intake can cause the body to recalibrate its 'normal' blood pressure, leading to increased levels over time. Therefore, a low salt diet serves more as a preventive measure rather than a treatment.