DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in a health journal that large amounts of sodium are unhealthy for one’s diet. The government standard is no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day.

Understanding the Context

If one’s health is not so good ... Healio: Sodium intake above recommended amount raises mortality risks in vulnerable populations MSN: Daily salt intake: How much sodium is too much for your health? Daily salt intake: How much sodium is too much for your health? This is the amount of sodium that US dietary guidelines recommend that people consume a day.

Key Insights

Yet salt consumption is often higher than the recommended amount. The progression of evidence about the ... NDTV on MSN: These foods are silently increasing your sodium intake and harming your heart's health These foods are silently increasing your sodium intake and harming your heart's health Reducing how much sodium and salt you consume can help you manage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although your body needs sodium to function properly, excessive sodium intake can worsen CKD and cause ...