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Information on the effects of salt on humans and the effects of taking

overly amount of salts on human health.

1) Advantage of food preservation with salt

 It is an effective and inexpensive way of keeping food unspoiled for a longer
period.

 It does not require refrigeration of the food.
 Salting does not destroy the nutrients present in the food.
 Preserves food that can be used in tough times like extreme weather, wars,
long journey, drought, etc.
 Gives food a salty flavor which gives it another flavorful dimension.

2) Disadvantage of food preservation with salt

 A salty diet can trigger kidney stones, because excess sodium causes
minerals to accumulate and form the hard crystals in your urinary tract.
 If you have other risk factors, such as family history of kidney stones or

eat a meat-rich diet, salting your food further raises your risk.