Sodium

10ssmith
10ssmith Posts: 33 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is sodium really bad for you?

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  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    If you are sensitive to it/have a medical reason to reduce it, then yes.
  • positivepowers
    positivepowers Posts: 902 Member
    Too much of anything is bad for you. Sodium used in moderation is fine. In fact, you need some sodium in your diet. Hyponatremia, or low sodium in the blood, can be deadly. The problem comes when too much sodium causes water retention which then leads to things like hypertension, which also leads to heart disease, renal disease and stroke.
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