why low
sodium
As per
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Americans consume on average 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day - a staggering 45% more than the 2,300 mg limit recommended by federal guidelines. Long term excessive Sodium intake is associated with high blood pressure, heart diseases, kidney, stomach, bone ailments. WHO estimates that globally, 1.89 million deaths each year are linked to high sodium intake.
why low sodium ...
The American Heart Association
explains that when one has excessive sodium in the bloodstream it draws too much water into blood vessels. This increases blood pressure, strains the heart, and puts you at risk of heartdisease.
The extra water in your body can also lead to bloating and weight gain. High blood pressure also known as the “silent killer” is No. 1 killer worldwide.
About 90% of adults in the United States are expected to develop high blood pressure over their lifetimes. However, the implications go beyond high blood pressure.
High sodium also causes fluid retention, strains the kidneys and compromises bone health. Moreover, sodium's impact on stomach health and its potential role in exacerbating gastric ulcers further emphasize the need for mindful consumption.
To reduce sodium, the FDA is setting voluntary sodium targets for the food industry, monitoring progress, and ensuring food labels indicate sodium content advising a low sodium diet.
However, the implications go beyond high blood pressure. It also causes fluid retention, strain on the kidneys and even compromised bone health to mention but a few. Moreover, sodium's impact on stomach health and its potential role in exacerbating gastric ulcers further emphasize the need for mindful consumption.
What do health organizations in the world have to say?
Global efforts to curb sodium intake have led to initiatives such as the National Salt Reduction Initiative (NSRI) and updated guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Recognizing the need to reduce sodium levels, the US FDA provided voluntary sodium targets for the industry and tightened the food labeling to empower consumers. The NSRI, a collaborative effort among health organizations and industry stakeholders, focuses on lowering sodium in packaged and restaurant foods to improve public health outcomes.
Despite these commendable strides, challenges persist in altering dietary habits and balancing sodium intake with taste preferences.
The World Health Organization has also set benchmarks to help countries save lives by reducing sodium intake and deployed a global action plan to minimize sodium consumption by 2025.
SaltWise is on a mission to help solve this global issue
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Importance Of Potassium
Esteemed institutions like the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and National Institute of Health (NIH) have established that a healthy body needs more potassium than sodium each day, but the typical U.S. diet is just the opposite. Potassium is an essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body. Potassium also helps muscles to contract and supports normal blood pressure. Salicornia salts are naturally rich in potassium, low in sodium promoting a healthier y balance a without any harmful effects.
