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Everything You Need To Know About Salt (How Much Sodium Can The Body Take)

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Sodium is one of those ingredients that the body needs, but not in a great amount. However, it’s something that we likely get in abundance without always realizing.

Almost everything that we eat has salt. Some of it is natural but others are added to the foods. This is a major issue today where so much food is pre-packaged with “secret recipe” formulas. There are now more people eating processed food for a variety of reasons. Processed foods are easier to make. They’re quick and cheap.

But they are bad for the health.

Before we completely demonize salt, you need to know all about it. After all, in a small amount the body needs it to survive! Here’s everything you need to know about salt and just the amount of sodium that is good for you.

Do You Need Salt to Live?

The simple answer to this is yes. Your body needs you to get some salt to be healthy. It’s not something that your body can make from scratch, and sodium helps to regulate some organ functions.

You may have heard of the term “electrolyte.” Many sports drinks have added “electrolytes” to help replace the ones that are lost during sports events and training. Think about the salty taste of your sweat. This is because you’re getting rid of the sodium in your body, and you will need to replace it to keep the organs functioning as they should.

With the right levels of sodium, your muscles don’t cramp or spasm. Your blood pressure remains normalized, and your kidneys work efficiently.

For most people, you only need 3.8g of salt a day. This isn’t that much: half a teaspoon. And this is salt. By getting that amount of salt, you’re getting around 2,300 milligrams of sodium into your body.

By getting this, you will get enough salt for your electrolyte needs. However, you may need to intake more if you sweat a lot, urinating a lot, or drink too much water.

If you drink a lot more than the 8 recommended glasses a day, you can develop what is known as hyponatremia. This is potentially deadly, as it means your body doesn’t have enough sodium to keep kidney functions and blood pressure up.

There is no way around it. Your body needs salt. But it needs good salt—none of this processed stuff that comes out of TV dinners!

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