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10 Mar 2023

Salt Intake: World Off-Track To Cut 30% Sodium Consumption by 2025, Says WHO

The main source of sodium is table salt (sodium chloride), but it is also a part of other condiments and is also used as a flavour enhancer WHO calls on all countries to implement the 'Best Buys' for sodium reduction, and on manufacturers to implement its benchmarks for sodium content in food Eating too much salt makes it the top risk factor for diet and nutrition-related deaths, WHO said

Salt effect on heart

29 Nov 2022

Shaking less salt on food? This can reduce heart disease risk, says study

Study showed participants with lower socioeconomic status & current smokers had a greater correlation between salting food & chance of developing heart disease A lower risk of heart disease events was correlated with a higher modified DASH ( (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet score People who put less salt in the study also were seen to consume more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes, whole grains, and low-fat foods

06 Mar 2018

Healthy diet may not prevent effects of high salt intake

People need to monitor their salt intake, and food manufacturers should lower the salt content in their products, the scientists recommended.

06 May 2017

Limit your teenage child's salt intake – Too much may put them at a risk of stroke in adulthood!

Readings indicate higher levels of stiffness in both peripheral arteries in the extremities, as well as in central arteries, tied to higher sodium consumption.

01 May 2017

Salt intake: Indians consume more than 100% of daily recommended amount

Excessive consumption of salt can lead to high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

05 Mar 2017

Not high, but low salt intake can elevate your risk of heart attack, warn researchers!

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended an amount of less than five grams of salt a day for adults.

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