Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer, consultant and professor of cardiology and arterial catheterization, advised controlling salt intake.

Al-Nemer added on platform X that medically, salt consumption should not exceed 5 grams daily.

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He continued that one bowl of broth may contain approximately 7.5 grams of salt, especially since broth causes sodium to enter the bloodstream quickly; in salt-sensitive individuals, who make up about 50% of hypertension patients, systolic blood pressure can rise by 10 mmHg or more within hours.

Al-Nemer advised hypertension patients, the elderly, and those with kidney or heart disease to be cautious of broth because it is delicious but very salty, and they can prepare a substitute at home using natural spices (cumin, coriander, garlic, lemon).