How much salt/sodium do you need per day?

[Unkotare]

Most Americans suffer from high blood pressure because of high sodium foods.

Last time I went to the doctor my blood pressure was so low she suggested I go to the emergency room right away. I think because I almost never eat. I went home and the wife made me a big bowl of pho and I soon felt right as rain. Tasted great too.

 

[jacksonlamb]

Eat better. Your students need you.

 

[Woodznutz]

there are always limits to what the body can safely process and excrete. Healthy bodies included. Consuming too much sodium is one of the ways healthy bodies become unhealthy ones.


Of course too much sodium raises blood pressure. Which causes cumulative stress on the kidneys. Which leads to chronic kidney failure.

these are all facts

The same people that believe you can consume excess amounts of salt without ill effects also believe you can eat to excess without ill effects. However, as you stated there are limits.

 

[braalian]

I think because I almost never eat.

Why?

 

[Unkotare]

Why?

Long story.

Why?

I just don't feel like it.

 

[braalian]

Long story.

I just don't feel like it.

Ok, as long as you’re eating enough to stay healthy