Research Says More Salt Could Be... Better?

Before you avoid every drop of salt possible because you've heard it's "bad for you," consider this: sodium, the element found in salt, is a crucial element for proper body function. It affects blood pressure, blood volume, nerve and muscle function, hydration, nutrient transport, and more. This means that too little salt is just as dangerous as too much salt.

How much is too little or too much, though? The truth is, most of our sodium intake comes from processed foods, not the salt shaker, and while the "perfect" recommendations are yet to be determined, it's no secret that eating a whole food diet is more beneficial all around.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy Before you avoid every drop of salt possible because you've heard it's "bad for you," consider this: sodium, the element found in salt, is a crucial element for proper body function. It affects blood pressure, blood volume, nerve and muscle function, hydration, nutrient transport, and more. This means that too little salt is just as dangerous as too much salt. How much is too little or too much, though? The truth is, most of our sodium intake comes from processed foods, not the salt shaker, and while the "perfect" recommendations are yet to be determined, it's no secret that eating a whole food diet is more beneficial all around. Leyla Shamayeva Editor, About.com Health PHYSICAL THERAPY Why Your Physical Therapist Wants to Electrify You Sometimes   By Brett Sears Physical Therapy Expert READ NOW about.com How to Decide If An Elimination Diet Is Right For RA    By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW SPORTS NUTRITION Research Says More Salt Could Be... Better?    By Darla Leal Sports Nutrition Expert READ NOW about.com A Woman's Guide to Shrinking Vaginas    By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW CANCER What Your Poop Says About Your Cancer Risk    By Peter Edelstein, MD Cancer Expert READ NOW Trending Now • 7 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Their Dermatologist • 10 Gifts Every Athlete Will Love • 8 Things Most People With Social Anxiety Crave • Like Us? Join Us on Facebook • Do Early Gender Prediction Kits Really Work? Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.