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Granny1227
Granny1227 Posts: 136
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How much sodium should we have per day?

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  • tickletickle
    tickletickle Posts: 147
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    im attempting under 1000mg a day. as it helps make you retain water.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
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    about 2300

    I aim for 1500 - but only get 700-1000 usually after i cut the processed food
  • blondz
    blondz Posts: 7
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    No more than 1500mg per day. But that can also depend on the individual. Depending on your health issues, you may want to use less..........
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
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    The American Heart Association says 1500mg per day, the standard is 2500mg. If you're active and sweating, you need to get a little more than the minimum because you excrete sodium through sweat and it is vital for hydration balance.
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
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    You can add sodium as a trackable nutrient on this site.
  • Granny1227
    Granny1227 Posts: 136
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    Ok, thanks for the responses. I just wondered since 2500 shows up on my diary each day. I try to go under each day.
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
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    2500 is a little high, not entirely sure why MFP suggests that. Like others have said 1500 or below is good.
    Ok, thanks for the responses. I just wondered since 2500 shows up on my diary each day. I try to go under each day.

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