Supersalinity Of The Blood: An Accelerator Of Senility, And A Cause Of Cataract (1882) - Paperbackby James Compton Burnett (Author) Supersalinity Of The Blood: An Accelerator Of Senility, And A Cause Of Cataract is a book written by James Compton Burnett and first published in 1882. The book discusses the theory that high levels of salt in the blood can lead to premature aging and the development of cataracts. Burnett argues that excessive salt consumption can cause the blood to become supersaline, which in turn leads to increased oxidative stress