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The WHO Has New Advice About Salt

We’re eating too much sodium. That’s the message from the World Health Organization (WHO), which recently published new guidelines on the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes. According to the ...
The World health Organization recommends fewer than 5 grams of salt per day but estimates the average intake at more than twice that — 10.8 grams. In a new report, the organization said the world is ...
Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, which is linked to half of all heart attacks and strokes ...
This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly are these ...
Salt is essential for our body, but many people consume more than necessary. According to the WHO, adults need about 5 grams of salt per day, but in reality, the global average intake is around 10 ...
Why cutting back on salt is important—but going too low may disrupt blood pressure, electrolytes and overall health.