Individuals who are sodium-sensitive experience an increase in blood pressure, possibly because
of a defect in sodium excretion by the kidney. Sodium accumulates in the body and holds fluids, particularly in the blood, thereby raising blood pressure.

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Sodium-sensitive individuals have a tendency to retain sodium due to a possible defect in the kidney's ability to excrete sodium. This retention causes the body to hold onto fluids, increasing the volume of blood, which in turn raises blood pressure.

Individuals Who Are Sodium-Sensitive Experience an Increase in Blood Pressure