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Do people become more sensitive to salt as they age? The complex interplay of taste, health, and aging

Research shows that taste sensitivity, especially for salt and sweet, can decline with age as taste buds shrink and regenerate more slowly. This leads many to wonder: do people become more sensitive to salt as they age, and what does this mean for their health? The answer is a surprising paradox, involving a decrease in taste perception but an increase in physiological vulnerability to sodium's effects.

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Why Does Salt Sensitivity Increase With Age? Explaining the Physiological Changes

Research consistently shows that the prevalence of salt sensitivity increases with age, a crucial factor contributing to hypertension in older adults. This physiological phenomenon, where blood pressure becomes more reactive to dietary salt, impacts cardiovascular health significantly and is influenced by a number of age-related changes.

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Does too much sodium get worse as you age?

As our bodies age, the complex systems that regulate sodium balance become less efficient, making us more susceptible to the negative health effects of high salt intake. This can have significant implications for overall wellness, particularly regarding blood pressure and kidney function.

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