Most people think they're consuming too much salt because they use the salt shaker. In reality, the biggest source of sodium ...

Salt — a mineral composed primarily of sodium chloride — is a staple in cuisines around the world, enhancing the flavor of our meals and preserving our foods. However, its impact on health, ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week issued final guidance to the food industry for voluntarily reducing sodium in processed, packaged and prepared foods. The agency's aim is to cut ...

A modest cut of just 1 gram in daily salt intake could ward off nearly 9 million cases of heart disease and strokes and save 4 million lives by 2030, suggest the estimates of a modeling study ...

This week, Vegemite launched a new product specifically for children called Vegemite Kids that contains 50% less sodium (salt ...

At the same time, regulatory pressures are tightening. Policies linked to nutrient profiles, such as HFSS regulations in the ...

Salt is an essential part of human life. It enhances the flavor of food, preserves meals, and plays an important role in maintaining fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle activity. Most ...

So, is there a connection? Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from the ...

This article is authored by R Aishwariya, Suparna Ghosh-Jerath and Manika Sharma.

Intake of salt is a biological necessity, inextricably woven into physiologic systems. However, excessive salt intake is associated with high blood pressure. Hypertension is linked to increased ...

Discover the Health Promotion Board's upcoming campaign to normalise asking for less salt and sauces, and choosing ...

Filipinos consume 4 grams of sodium, or 10 grams of salt, per day – more than double the amount of WHO's threshold ...