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Cutting A Teaspoon Of Salt Is Comparable To Taking Blood Pressure Medication

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Environmental Threats to Turtles and the Impact of Salt on Blood Pressure

This chapter explores how environmental contaminants like heavy metals affect turtle populations and their reproduction through altered gender ratios. Additionally, it discusses a study revealing that a slight reduction in dietary salt can significantly improve cardiovascular health, linking sodium intake to blood pressure control.

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