People consuming too much of salt has always been an issue. According to science, it is a known enemy of heart. It can put you at risk of high cholesterol or hypertension. Surprisingly, these heart problems which tended to arise at old age are becoming common lifestyle diseases among young ones.
A new study, conducted by the Researchers, suggests that high consumption of salt as part of a teenager's diet. It can put him at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even stroke in later life. The team of experts examined 775 teenagers who were measured for the elasticity of their brachial artery (BrachD), blood vessel located in the upper arm.  Their pulse wave velocity (PWV) was also measured for differences in the speed at which the blood travels between their carotid artery in the neck and femoral artery in the groin. 

Along with this, the amount of sodium these participants consumed was measured. The results showed that higher average daily sodium intake was associated with lower BrachD (higher arterial stiffness) and higher PWV. The researchers also took into consideration factors like their age, race, sex, body-mass index and other blood electrolyte levels that could affect the readings. Researchers explained that arterial stiffness which refers to the hardening of the arteries is a known risk factor for heart attack and stroke in adults.