Sodium is a crucial electrolyte in the body and our cells need to keep it within a very tight range, or we’ll die. For a long time, sodium has been thought to elevate blood pressure and therefore raise your risk of disease. It is true that it can mildly elevate blood pressure in the short term however, studies do not support the idea that lowering sodium helps improve actual hard outcomes like heart attacks. Randomized controlled trials on sodium restriction show that there is no effect on cardiovascular disease or death. They also show that sodium restriction may increase triglycerides and cholesterol levels. Salt is a necessary part of our diet, however most processed foods contain high amounts of it so adding extra salt is not necessary to retain sodium levels if eating the American diet.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:40:59 +0000
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