How much salt is already too much

Many studies prove that too much salt in the diet can increase the risk of serious diseases such as heart disease and stroke. Less salt food suggest usually and nutritionists. But there are a number of studies that argue the opposite: the lack of salt in the body can bring even more harm than saturated.

The beginning of the debate advocates and opponents of restriction of salt became the new dietary guidelines for Americans, which recommend eating less than 2300 mg of sodium a day (about 1 teaspoon of salt). Since about 75% of salt eaten per day, hidden in the finished products, Management on control over products and medicines of the USA has obliged food producers to reduce the amount of salt in edible products.

Associated symptoms:

Unpleasant sensations in the heart area Low blood pressure (lowering blood pressure) High blood pressure (hypertension, hypertensive disease)

But not enough of it? Salt is important for nerve, muscle and regulates the balance of fluids in the body. Besides, Medical News Today last month, suggested that even 3,000 mg of sodium a day isn’t enough and can endanger health.

Researchers from McMaster University in Canada decided to investigate this issue. Been found, adults who consumed fewer than 3,000 milligrams of salt per day, were more at risk of heart attack, stroke, and premature death than those who consumed more sodium.

Associated diseases:

Vegetative-vascular dystonia Coronary heart disease Myocardial infarctionStroke

And this is not the first study that questions existing standards for the use of salt.

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