Your body needs sodium to function properly, but most Americans consume about 48% above the recommended daily intake. Over time, consuming too much sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure, ...
Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...
Salt, scientifically known as sodium chloride, plays a pivotal role in flavouring our meals and preserving food. However, as per insights from the Harvard School of Public Health's The Nutrition ...
The World health Organization recommends fewer than 5 grams of salt per day but estimates the average intake at more than twice that — 10.8 grams. In a new report, the organization said the world is ...
So, is there a connection? Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from the ...
Rising numbers of young Indians are grappling with hypertension, largely stemming from modern lifestyle choices such as ...
Want to avoid dying prematurely? A new study suggests reducing salt intake would lead to a longer life. According to a study published last week in the European Heart Journal, those who always add ...
An analysis of data from a national health survey conducted before the pandemic found that pizza, soup and chicken are some of the main sources of sodium (salt) intake for people in all racial and ...
Japan’s high salt intake fuels rising healthcare costs, but new research reveals how national policies, industry collaboration, and food reformulation can cut cardiovascular disease rates and save ...