The laboratory evidence that carbohydrate-rich diets can cause the body to reain water and so raise blood pressure, just as salt consumption is supposed to do, dates back well over a century

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This quote suggests that scientific studies conducted in laboratories have been indicating for over a hundred years that diets high in carbohydrates can cause water retention in the body, leading to an increase in blood pressure. It compares this effect to the commonly held belief that consuming excessive amounts of salt can also raise blood pressure. The quote implies that there is longstanding evidence supporting the link between carbohydrate-rich diets and increased blood pressure due to water retention.

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