How Salt Contributes to Kidney Failure: Besides high blood pressure, too much salt can also cause kidney failure, research shows. For years, researchers have been examining the negative effects of salt on human health, with another alarming discovery recently.

High-salt foods and chronic kidney disease have been linked by research by Tulane University researchers Rui Teng and colleagues in New Orleans, USA.

The study used data from UK adults between the ages of 37 and 73 who were involved in the UK Biobank, a sizable research project.

A study published in the journal 'JAMA Network Open' found that people who consumed more salt in their diet had a significantly increased risk of chronic kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease is when the kidneys gradually stop working over time.

The kidneys are essential for removing waste from the blood and preserving the proper balance of minerals and fluids in the body. The body experiences severe issues if it develops defects.