SALT- DOES IT SLOW DOWN THE METABOLISM????

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jeskie76
jeskie76 Posts: 10
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Hi peeps. Someone send to me that putting extra salt on food can slow your metabolic rate, hence weight gain. Just wondered if anyone had any views on this.

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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
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    I don't know that it will slow your metabolic rate, but too much can lead to water retention which makes it look on the scale like you weigh more.
  • jaygirl3
    jaygirl3 Posts: 320 Member
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    I only know about the water retention for now. Not heard of the metabolism yet
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    No, it just makes you retain water, which adds weight to the scale and may make you feel and look bloated.
  • aj_rock
    aj_rock Posts: 390 Member
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    Metabolism slowing is poppycock. Your metabolism will only slow after prolonged severe caloric restriction.
  • kykykenna
    kykykenna Posts: 656 Member
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    Since joining MFP I have learned a lot....mainly for myself personally, I am allowed 2500mg of sodium....anything over 1800mg and my scale goes up!
  • eidalac
    eidalac Posts: 11 Member
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    I've never heard of it having such an affect.

    I can see it leading to water retention, and it's linked to high blood pressure, but it shouldn't be linked to your metabolic rate by any means I'm aware of.
  • jeskie76
    jeskie76 Posts: 10
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    thanks guys.I am terrible for adding loads of salt to me food, and i do feel bloated all the time . Think im gonna try not adding any salt to my food for a week and see what happens. many thanks:happy:

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