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Consuming excessive salt when you're hypertensive can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease over time.

If you're hypertensive, please avoid the intake of salt at all cost.

DISADVANTAGES OF NOT HAVING ENOUGH FOLIC ACID DURING PREGNANCY

Not having enough folic acid during pregnancy can lead to serious birth defects, including:
1. Neural tube defects (NTDs): Spina bifida and anencephaly, which affect the brain and spine.
2. Increased risk of miscarriage
3. Premature birth
4. Low birth weight
To prevent these complications, pregnant women are advised to:
1. Take prenatal vitamins containing folic acid
2. Consume folate-rich foods like leafy greens, beans, and fortified cereals