Scientists from the University of Illinois have found that manipulating the porosity of food during manufacturing can affect its health benefits. "Six in 10 American adults either have high blood pressure or are on the borderline of this diagnosis largely because they eat too much salt," says study author Youngsoo Lee. "Overconsuming salt is also associated with the development and severity of cardiovascular and bone diseases, kidney stones,gastric cancer and asthma." Continued at MedicalNewsToday>>