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Why do my feet rapidly swell when I eat a dinner meal with way too much sodium salt?

Why do my feet rapidly swell when I eat a dinner meal with way too much sodium salt?

1. Introduction The rapid swelling in the feet after a sodium-rich meal is the direct physiological result of osmotic fluid retention. Excess sodium accumulates in the extracellular spaces of the body, drawing water out of the cells and blood vessels to dilute the high mineral concentration and maintain biochemical equilibrium. Once this excess water volume … Read more

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