All the problems that are caused by high blood sugar can also be caused by a low-sodium diet. Vitamin D is a hormone that is made by your body when your skin comes into contact with sunlight. It is crucial that you get enough vitamin D through food if you live away from the equator. Vitamin D is essential to fight off viral infections and build up your immune system. If you reduce the amount of salt you are eating, your kidneys have to work overtime to retain the Sodium that is available. Salt restriction can also cause water retention.

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