How much sodium is too much?

Lizzypb88

I have my sodium limit set to 2300 a day, and normally I don't really look at it, but with a few new things I want to try, my sodium is at 2800, and I'm wondering if that's a bit much? For me, I know going over 5 or so grams in fat daily etc isn't a big deal, but I'm wondering what everyone, personally, looks for when sodium is over, what should the limit be?

DasItMan91

The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mgs) a day and an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. So anything above 2,300 is alot.

TimothyFish

There are actually a lot of factors that go into determining how much sodium an individual needs. What the AHA recommends is a good starting point, through most Americans exceed that number significantly. If you are working out, you may actually need more than the average person, because you will lose sodium through sweat. How much more you need depends on how much sodium you are losing through sweat. As a rule thumb, if you frequently see white streaks on your clothes after your sweat dries, you probably need more. If you don't see white streaks, then you may not need much more than the average person.

cmtigger

Also, while the recommended amount is 1500 to 2300, most people are eating twice that, or more.

I wouldn't worry too much about the occasional high day unless there are medical issues.

STEVE142142

Hard to say that's something you really need to sit down with a physician. If your blood pressure is normal you may want to leave it where it is if it's high blood pressure you need to speak with your physician about cutting it down and sold as a big contributingleave it where it is if it's high blood pressure you need to speak with your physician about cutting it down and sold as a big contributing factor

lorrpb

A day here and there doesn't matter for most people .

JeromeBarry1

Enjoy your new foods. If you get too much sodium, you'll be thirsty and then get a drink of water and you'll be alright.

MoiAussi93

I don't track it. Much of the newer research questions the long assumed link between sodium and health problems like high blood pressure. For MOST people, there is no significant link between these diseases and sodium. However, others are sensitive to it and need to watch it. If you are healthy, it should not be a problem.

spiffychick85

I don't track it...this past Friday was Good Friday and where I live that means it was boiled crawfish Friday...yeah I probably consumed a weeks worth of sodium in ONE meal lol, but I'm not worried. The scale didn't even budge even though I expected it too rise with extra water weight....I should note I typically do not eat a lot of sodium in my day to day life, but boiled crawfish will make it up for me

ChristopherLimoges

It differs from person to person and their dietary needs. However, you could try to manage your own by increasing/decreasing your intake by 50 until you see positive results.

Christine_72

I'm sensitive to sodium, as in I'll retain water for a couple of days if i go too far over 2000mg. I had chinese the other night and hit nearly 3000mg that day.
I had a crappy nights sleep that night because i was waking up constantly reaching for the water bottle because i was so incredibly thirsty! I was up 3lbs on the scale the next morning to boot.