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I am not so sure. I have found that swimming in the sea definitley raises my blood pressure. The older you get, the more you notice this.

Not likely.

If your assumption is that the salt in the pool water is causing high blood pressure (like a high salt diet), then the answer is definitely, no.

The amount of salt in a saltwater treated pool is very low (around 0.5%, which is one-half of one-percent). This concentration of salt is about half as much as a teardrop (1%) and nearly eight times less than sea water (3.75%).

And since the salt in the water can't be absorbed through your skin, you would have to drink a LOT of pool water while you're swimming to intake any significant level of salt.

I'm not a doctor, but I would like to suggest that everyone eat right, exercise, and see a doctor if you think you have high blood pressure.

And keep swimming - it's great exercise.

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Answeryes. there are no concerns with salt water pools. my advice would be to cut back on salt in your diet (obviously) and exercise as often as possible (even if it is sex.. I'm serious!!!!). if you've been avoiding swimming because of the salt water... make up for the time you've lost. :)

studies have shown alternative techniques, eg meditation, yoga etc will help with your high BP and i would advise looking into them if you dislike the idea of going on drugs (diuretics, ace inhibitors etc) or have adverse side affects or just stay out of the salt pool and look for alternatives like the Ecosmarte Fresh water pool system

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