A bowl of plain porridge contains minimal sodium.
But just a small portion of pickles can lead to sodium intake to skyrocket, overloading the kidneys.
Why High Sodium Is So Harmful:
Sodium is filtered and reabsorbed in the kidneys, a process that consumes kidney function units (nephrons).
Elderly people already experience a natural decline in nephron quantity and function.
The combination of age-related decline + high sodium becomes a dangerous burden.
Pickled foods also often contain:
Nitrites
Benzo[a]pyrene
Artificial preservatives and dyes (used in certain regions)
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