While sodium is essential for human homeostasis, current salt consumption far exceeds
physiological needs. Strong evidence suggests a direct causal relationship between sodium …

Abstract Purpose of Review The scientific consensus on which global health organizations
base public health policies is that high sodium intake increases blood pressure (BP) in a …

Several health organizations recommend low sodium intake (below 2.3 g/day, 5.8 g/day of
salt) for entire populations, on the premise that lowering of sodium intake, irrespective of its …

Abstract The World Hypertension League Science of Salt health outcomes review series
highlights high-quality publications relating to salt intake and health outcomes. This review …

Sodium is essential for cellular homeostasis and physiological function. Excess dietary
sodium has been linked to elevations in blood pressure (BP). Salt sensitivity of BP varies …

Although an essential nutrient, higher sodium intake is associated with increasing blood
pressure (BP), forming the basis for current population-wide sodium restriction guidelines …

Guidelines have recommended significant reductions in dietary sodium intake to improve
cardiovascular health. However, these dietary sodium intake recommendations have been …

Abstract Purpose of Review Excess sodium from dietary salt (NaCl) is linked to elevations in
blood pressure (BP). However, salt sensitivity of BP varies widely between individuals and …

Sodium is an essential nutrient, mostly ingested as salt (sodium chloride). Average sodium
intake ranges from 3 to 6 g per day (7.5–15 g/day of salt) in most countries, with regional …

Sodium is an essential nutrient. Increasing sodium intake is associated with increasing
blood pressure, whereas low sodium intake results in increased renin and aldosterone …