The many benefits of salt
Modern official dietary advice vilifies salt, but does not mention sugar, processed foods or vegetable oils. What do the studies actually show:
Salt in an essential nutrient for many body functions, especially cellular signaling
Reduced salt intake leads your body to go into a sympathetic (stress state) to hold onto salt
This stress state leads to increased: Cardiovascular mortality, cognitive decline and insulin resistance
- What about blood pressure (BP)?
Studies show that salt increases BP in only 20% of people. In 30% it actually lowers BP and in 50% of people it has no effect.
- So how much salt do you need?
Very high salt intake is bad for your cardiovascular system. However, our natural salt cravings prevent us from consuming such large amounts.
- My advice: Trust your tastebuds and salt food according to taste.