Скачать или смотреть Too much salt injures stomach lining

High dietary salt does more than raise blood pressure — it directly harms the gastric mucosa, increasing risk of gastritis, ulcers and even long-term cancer. In this teaser I highlight the main pathway; the full video explains it in depth.

How salt damages the stomach (simple science):

Direct mucosal irritation: Excess salt irritates and erodes the protective mucus layer that lines the stomach, making the epithelium more fragile and prone to injury.

Promotes H. pylori colonization: Salty diets create an environment where Helicobacter pylori (a bacteria strongly linked to ulcers and gastric cancer) grows more easily, increasing infection risk.

Enhances inflammation & oxidative stress: Salt increases local inflammation and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that damage cells and DNA in the stomach lining.

Nitrosamine formation: High-salt, preserved, or pickled foods can increase formation of N-nitroso compounds (nitrosamines), which are carcinogenic and linked to gastric cancer over time.

Chronic erosion → atrophy → genomic changes: Repeated mucosal damage and chronic inflammation can cause atrophic changes and DNA damage in gastric cells — a path that, over years, raises the risk of malignant transformation.


Bottom line: Reducing daily salt intake protects the stomach lining, lowers risk of erosive gastritis and ulcers, reduces susceptibility to H. pylori complications, and—over the long term—helps reduce gastric cancer risk.

Watch the full video on my channel for detailed explanations, practical tips to cut down salt, and safer food swaps that still taste great.
Not medical advice: If you have persistent stomach pain, blood in stool, unexplained weight loss, or known ulcers/H. pylori, please consult your doctor.


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