The Claim
Among Iranian children and adolescents aged 6–18 years, high consumption of salty snacks is associated with a 2.85-fold higher odds of developing metabolic syndrome and a 3.35-fold higher odds of developing hypertension over a 3.6-year period compared to low consumption.
What the research says
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Iranian children and adolescents who eat the most salty snacks are 2.85 times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome and 3.35 times more likely to develop hypertension over 3.6 years than those who eat the least.
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Among Iranian children and adolescents aged 6–18 years, those in the highest quartile of salty snack consumption had a 2.85-fold higher odds of developing metabolic syndrome and a 3.35-fold higher odds of developing hypertension over 3.6 years compared to those in the lowest quartile, suggesting that high-sodium snacks are associated with both metabolic syndrome and elevated blood pressure in youth.
Eating too many salty snacks causes the body to hold onto more water, which increases blood volume and pressure. At the same time, the excess salt disrupts how the body responds to insulin, making it harder for cells to take in sugar. This leads to fat buildup around organs, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood fats — all signs of metabolic syndrome.
What the research says
1 studyKids in Iran who ate the most salty snacks like chips were about three times more likely to develop high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome over a few years than kids who ate the least, even when other habits were taken into account.
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