Unsalted - The benefits and negative effects of ingesting salt

<p>Salt tends to get a bad rap, but this flavor enhancer is vital to your health. The minerals it supplies are essential for the proper function of your nerves, muscles, brain and more.</p> <p>However, some people may be more sensitive to the effects of a high-salt diet than others.</p> <p>Too much salt has been associated with stomach cancer, heart disease and death. Then here are some studies that show decreasing salt intake may reduce blood pressure, especially in those who are salt-sensitive or have high blood pressure.</p> <p>On the other hand, a low-salt diet can also lead to a condition called hyponatremia, or low blood sodium.</p> <p>Tune in to learn which forms of salt are best for you, why some people may or may not be sensitive to salt, and how much salt the average person should be ingesting each day.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gail-dixon-mcbride/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/gail-dixon-mcbride/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/gail-dixon-mcbride/support</a>