Heart Health
For heart health, less salt makes the most sense
Eating plenty of potassium-rich foods is also a good plan.
A high-sodium diet can boost blood pressure, which may raise the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problem. But just how much sodium—a main component of salt—is safe? The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium daily. Current federal guidelines recommend getting no more than 2,300 mg, while the American Heart Association (AHA) advises a total of just 1,500 mg per day.
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