assertion

Processed food combines salt and sugar in a way that makes blood pressure go up quickly and stay high.

Scientific Claim

Processed foods contain high levels of sodium and refined carbohydrates, which together cause acute plasma volume expansion and chronic hormonal dysregulation of blood pressure.

Original Statement

“Processed food is the real villain here because it weaponizes both sugar and salt simultaneously. It delivers sodium for the acute volume rise and refined carbs for the chronic hormonal lock.”

From video:Blood Pressure Isn’t a Salt ProblembyDoctor Alex

Context Details

Domain

cardiology

Population

human

Subject

processed foods

Action

cause

Target

acute plasma volume expansion and chronic hormonal dysregulation

Intervention Details

Type: diet

Dosage: processed food consumption

Duration: chronic

Evidence from Studies

No evidence studies found yet.

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