How Are Late Night Bathroom Trips Linked To High Blood Pressure
More recently, a study by researchers in Japan found that the number of bathroom trips during the night could be associated with high blood pressure [1]. The study was presented on March 30th, 2019 at the 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS 2019).
In this study, 1,882 participants completed a health questionnaire, of these people 1,295 got up to pee at least once per night, on average. Those who got up to urinate at least once per night were linked with a 40 percent greater chance of having hypertension.
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The Link Between Salt & High Blood Pressure
In Japan, where this study took place, there is a dire need to further highlight the link between high sodium intake and high blood pressure. The average salt intake in Japan is approximately 10 grams a day [6]. This is more than double the average salt intake worldwide, which is 4 grams per day.
Excessive salt intake and high blood pressure are key risk factors in the development of cardiovascular disease [7], stroke, and heart failure [8]. Previous studies have already shown this connection that a diet high in salt is associated with having to urinate more often at night [9]. Going to the bathroom once in a while during the night may be normal, however, going two or more times more may be indicative of your state of health.
