The global average salt intake in 2010 was around 10 grams per person per day, corresponding to 4 grams per day of sodium, according to a study published today in the BMJ Open. The study also reveals major regional variations ...
Dec 24, 2013
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(Medical Xpress)—Don't toss your saltshaker out just yet. A new study led by scientists affiliated with the University of California, Davis, adds further credence to the notion that concern about the amount of salt you ...
Aug 27, 2013
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Researchers at McGill University have found that sodium – the main chemical component in table salt – is a unique "on/off" switch for a major neurotransmitter receptor in the brain. This receptor, known as the kainate ...
Aug 20, 2013
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Clinical pharmacologist Jens Titze, M.D., knew he had a one-of-a-kind scientific opportunity: the Russians were going to simulate a flight to Mars, and he was invited to study the participating cosmonauts.
Jan 8, 2013
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(Medical Xpress) -- Hypertension is an endemic condition with far-reaching consequences. For instance, high blood pressure is the main cause of heart attacks and strokes. Other organs are also damaged by the chronic condition. ...
Nov 25, 2011
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Excess sodium intake and a lack of potassium are major contributing factors towards high blood pressure in Indonesia, prompting calls for low-sodium potassium-rich salt substitutes (LSSS) to be readily available to improve ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt.
Feb 25, 2024
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Let's face it: Americans eat too much salt. The popular seasoning, also known as sodium chloride, is found in many food favorites, including pizza, chips, burgers, and breads. On average, people consume more than 3,400 milligrams ...
Dec 14, 2023
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A new study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization has found that pre-packaged food now contributes nearly one-third of population's sodium intake in China and proposes setting a 20% sodium reduction target ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Apr 3, 2023
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