For Most, Normal Salt Intake Does Not Increase Health Risk!

New research shows that for the vast majority of individuals, sodium consumption does not increase health risks except for those who eat more than five grams a day, the equivalent of 2.5 teaspoons of salt. See article...

McMaster University. "Pass the salt: Study finds average consumption safe for heart health: Public health strategies should be based on best evidence." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 9 August 2018. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180809202057.htm>.

Salt May Contribute to Obesity By Overriding Feeeling of Fullness from Fat!

 

The tradition Western diet is high in sodium. According to a new study, salt may promote overconsumption of fat in humans. In the study, salt increased food and energy intakes by 11% independent of the quantity of fat in the food. There was no effect of fat on food intake but high-fat intake increased energy intake by 60%. It was determine that salt may override fat satiation in individuals who are sensitive to the taste of fat. This study demonstrated that salt may contribute to the problems of obesity.

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Salt Promotes Passive Overconsumption of Dietary Fat in Humans. The Journal of nutrition (2 March 2016) by Dieuwerke P. Bolhuis, Andrew Costanzo, Lisa P. Newman, Russell Sj S. Keast. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13971428