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SkinnyPupp · 11-03-2010, 01:15 AM

From what I've seen, there is no proof that salt is bad for us at all. In fact, it's the most abundant electrolyte in our bodies, and avoiding sodium too much will lead to significant health problems. Much more than having too much sodium, that's for sure.

But I guess it's the latest thing for the media to latch onto for fear-mongering...

Here's some info you may want to look into, regarding sodium guidelines, and whether they are even having an effect on the population at all. (basically it says that people all over the world have been steadily taking about 3565–3680 mg/d on average, rather than the recommended intake)

Also a couple of clinical trials (actual trials, and not observational studies btw) that show the result of reduced sodium intake.

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SkinnyPupp Hacked RS to become a mod Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong Posts: 55,116 Thanked 25,920 Times in 9,111 Posts Failed 1,574 Times in 720 Posts Member's Picture Albums	From what I've seen, there is no proof that salt is bad for us at all. In fact, it's the most abundant electrolyte in our bodies, and avoiding sodium too much will lead to significant health problems. Much more than having too much sodium, that's for sure. But I guess it's the latest thing for the media to latch onto for fear-mongering... Here's some info you may want to look into, regarding sodium guidelines, and whether they are even having an effect on the population at all. (basically it says that people all over the world have been steadily taking about 3565–3680 mg/d on average, rather than the recommended intake) Also a couple of clinical trials (actual trials, and not observational studies btw) that show the result of reduced sodium intake.