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Salt and Your Daily Diet – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Overview: Our bodies need a small amount of salt — the U.S. government recommends one teaspoon per day if you are a healthy adult. Among other functions, the sodium ions from the savoury mineral help regulate water movement within the body and conduct nerve impulses. But most Americans overeat salt. Some research indicates that in addition to high blood pressure, overconsumptionof sodium can damage the liver. Excessive salt in your diet can have serious adverse effects. High salt intake impacts your health and can lead to various medical conditions. It’s essential to be aware of the salt levels in your food to promote better well-being. Remember, while salt is a necessary electrolyte, similar to potassium and other micronutrients, it should be consumed in moderation, and it’s up to you to make responsible choices. It is an essential electrolyte that helps ...

How does salt affect your health? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake www.Doctorharold.com As much as 85 percent of the salt we eat is already in the food we buy, rather than being added during cooking or eating. Table salt, sodium chloride (NaCl), is a naturally occurring mineral essential for animal life. Salt is one of the most widely used and oldest forms of food seasoning. Saltiness is one of the five basic human tastes in addition to sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and umami (a savory, meaty taste, such as that of cooked mushrooms, cheese, or soy sauce). It is estimated that we need about 500 mg or 6 grams. of sodium daily for vital functions. But did yo know that, on ..average, working-age adults in England consume 8.4g a day – that’s 40 percent above the national guideline? In Sri Lanka, the National Population Salt Consumption the survey estimated the salt ...