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2. Low sodium diet - Wikipedia

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   A low sodium diet has a useful effect to reduce blood pressure, both in people with hypertension and in people with normal blood pressure. [7] Taken together, a low salt diet (median of approximately 4.4 g/day – approx 1800 mg sodium) in hypertensive people resulted in a decrease in systolic blood pressure by 4.2 mmHg, and in diastolic blood pressure by 2.1 mmHg.

3. Health effects of salt - Wikipedia

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   Several national health organizations recommend limiting sodium consumption to 2.3 g per day. However, some studies have found that sodium intake that is below 3 g per day (equivalent to about 7.5 g of salt) may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease and early death.

4. Reference Daily Intake - Wikipedia

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   The recommended adequate intake of sodium is 1,500 milligrams (3.9 g salt) per day, and people over 50 need even less." [13] The Daily Value for potassium, 4,700 mg per day, was based on a study of men who were given 14.6 g of sodium chloride per day and treated with potassium supplements until the frequency of salt sensitivity was reduced to 20%.

5. Easy Ways to Cut Back on Sodium - AOL

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   The federal guidelines let us off easy compared to the American Heart Association (AHA), which recommends that nobody exceeds 1,500 mg (a little more than a 1/2 teaspoon) of sodium per day.

6. Cardiologists Are Begging You Not to Make This One Mistake ...

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   You may need to increase your sodium intake if you are sweating a lot, such as when working out or on a hot day. “Sodium is an electrolyte needed for balanced fluid and blood volume and ...

7. Low-Sodium Fast Food: 42 Menu Items to Order from ... - AOL

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   The FDA recommends that people 14 and over should consume a maximum of 2,300 mg of sodium each day, according to the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. But many people are on low-sodium ...

8. DASH diet - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating a diet of 2300 mg of sodium a day or lower, with a recommendation of 1500 mg/day in adults who have elevated blood pressure; the 1500 mg/day is the low sodium level tested in the DASH-Sodium study.

9. 7 best low-sodium foods for a healthy heart, according to a ...

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   Opting for low-sodium foods, defined as 140 mg of sodium or less per serving, can help keep your salt intake at bay. Even choosing items labeled "reduced sodium" or "no salt added" can make a ...