Salt Side Effects

Taking to X, Dr. Sudhir Kumar from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, in a post on X, said: "There is a common belief that salt is unhealthy".

Here, we explore the impact of sodium reduction on health and how it might contribute to managing NCD risks.

From its earthy undertones to its digestive properties, black salt has been added to many  Indian and Asian cuisines. 

Several studies have shown consuming a low-salt diet consisting of about 2,200 milligrams of sodium a day was enough to lead to sodium depletion.

If taken in excess amounts, sodium increases the risks of heart disease, stroke, and premature death, states a report by WHO.

Tomato ketchup is an acidic food which is high in both salt and sugar.

A recent study, published in the journal Cardiovascular Research, found, "a high-salt diet increased the levels of a stress hormone by 75 percent."

If recent research is to be believed, adding extra salt to your food after it is already cooked can shorten life expectancy by almost two years.

WHO released a new set of global benchmarks for sodium levels in more than 60 food categories.

Taking to X, Dr. Sudhir Kumar from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, in a post on X, said: "There is a common belief that salt is unhealthy".

Here, we explore the impact of sodium reduction on health and how it might contribute to managing NCD risks.

From its earthy undertones to its digestive properties, black salt has been added to many  Indian and Asian cuisines. 

Several studies have shown consuming a low-salt diet consisting of about 2,200 milligrams of sodium a day was enough to lead to sodium depletion.

If taken in excess amounts, sodium increases the risks of heart disease, stroke, and premature death, states a report by WHO.

Tomato ketchup is an acidic food which is high in both salt and sugar.

A recent study, published in the journal Cardiovascular Research, found, "a high-salt diet increased the levels of a stress hormone by 75 percent."

If recent research is to be believed, adding extra salt to your food after it is already cooked can shorten life expectancy by almost two years.

WHO released a new set of global benchmarks for sodium levels in more than 60 food categories.