Health care providers usually prescribe a low-sodium diet, such as one that limits your daily sodium intake to 2 g or less, to alleviate stress to your heart from conditions like water retention and high blood pressure. Since just 1 tsp. of table...
Treating hypertension, or preventing the development of high blood pressure, is usually the goal when beginning a low-sodium diet, such as the four-gram sodium diet. Because most people eat more than 20 times more sodium than they need each day,...
Sodium is essential in the body for helping to control blood volume, blood pressure and fluid balance. According to the National High Blood Pressure Education Program, 2,300 milligrams, or mg, is the highest level considered acceptable to promote...
The human body uses sodium to absorb nutrients, control muscle contractions, send nerve impulses and maintain a normal balance of water and minerals. Because the body needs sodium to survive, following a no-sodium diet would be deadly. For those...
According to the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers, the average American consumes 4,000 to 6,000 mg of sodium per day. This is well over the Food and Nutrition Board's recommendation of 2,300 mg per day. High sodium intake is a...
The body requires a small amount of sodium, but most Americans consume far greater amounts than is needed for good health. A low-sodium diet may be prescribed; it is often used in conjunction with a low-calorie or low-fat diet. If you are going on...
If you consume too much sodium on a daily basis, you are at an increased risk of developing certain chronic diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease. If you have high blood pressure or are at risk for developing it, it is important...
Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is the most common form of sodium that you consume. There are many sources of sodium in your diet as it is used to flavor and preserve many foods. According to the American Heart Association, up to 75 percent...
The salt used in cooking to enhance the flavor of food is made from a chemical compound called sodium chloride, so a lack of sodium in the diet is the same as eating too little salt. Consuming too much salt is associated with high blood pressure,...
Sodium is one of the body's three main electrolytes. While sodium is responsible for many important functions in the body, it is only needed in small amounts. Most Americans consume more than enough sodium daily because high-sodium foods are...
Sodium chloride, or salt, is one of the most common forms of sodium and is available through various food sources. Most of the sodium you consume comes from food that has been processed, MayoClinic.com explains. Though sodium performs vital...
The sodium in Diet Pepsi and similar soft drinks is actually quite negligible compared to the amount of sodium you get from other beverages. According to the Australian Beverages Council, the term "soda water" is a bit misleading, as it implies...
The effects of sodium on the diet can be profound. According to the Mayo Clinic, the vast majority of sodium in the American diet -- 77 percent -- comes from processed and prepared foods, and many of these foods may not even taste salty. "Sodium...
Although sodium is often associated with negative health effects, it is important to note that sodium actually plays vital roles in your health. Sodium helps to maintain the fluid balance in your body, allows proper transmission of nerve impulses...
A certain amount of dietary sodium is essential for good health. Without enough of this nutrient, your body has difficulty maintaining an appropriate balance of fluid. Sodium also plays a key role in the relaxation and contraction of your muscles,...
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and it's one diets clinically proven to reduce blood pressure, as well as your risk of heart attack, stroke and other diseases. The DASH Diet places an emphasis on decreasing your sodium...
Americans typically eat excessive amounts of sodium, mostly in the form of salt. It is an essential nutrient; however, in excess sodium increases your risk of adverse health effects, including cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, and...
Sodium and potassium are electrolytes, substances that conduct electricity in the body. Electrolytes affect the amount of water in your body, as well as the pH levels of your blood, and other important bodily functions. It is important to keep a...
Following a healthy, low sodium diet may reduce your risk for heart disease, lower your blood pressure and prevent or aid in managing other health concerns such as kidney disease. While sodium, or salt, is necessary for to the body, your body...
While sodium is an essential mineral, Americans consume about 20 times more than their bodies need, according to the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center. The prevalence of elevated sodium levels in most processed foods is...
Small amounts of sodium are important for controlling the fluid balance within cells, aiding the function of nerve impulses, and maintaining blood volume and blood pressure. However, too much sodium can have severe health ramifications including...
Your body requires sodium for proper muscle and nerve functioning, as well as to regulate blood pressure, according to the National Institutes of Health. Most foods naturally contain sodium including milk, celery and water. Food product...
You may not realize it, but you are probably consuming 5 tsp. or more of salt a day, notes the University of California at San Fransisco. While you may not be adding salt to your food, most of the sodium in your diet comes from processed and...
With the rise of childhood obesity, many kids have started getting diagnosed at an early age with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure. A common recommendation to avoid eventual complications of high blood pressure and other associated...
If your doctor diagnoses you with a condition, such as hypertension, she may prescribe a low-sodium diet. Healthy adults should not consume more than 2,300mg of sodium per day. However, depending on your diagnosis, your doctor may recommend that...
A low sodium diet can have great health benefits. Sodium is necessary in your diet. However, too much sodium can affect various body systems. Your heart, kidneys, and essentially, all of your body systems can be healthier if you follow a lower...
The Cleveland Clinic reports that restricting sodium intake to no more than 1,500 mg per day may be beneficial for those at risk for cardiovascular disease, for all older adults and for people of African-American ethnicity. Reducing your sodium...
Sodium, present in salt and other substances, is a naturally occurring mineral in the human body; but consuming too much sodium can lead to health disorders, according to the "Gale Encyclopedia of Diets; A Guide to Health and Nutrition." Humans...
Sodium plays an important role in the body. It is necessary for fluid balance and to maintain blood volume and blood pressure. Excessive sodium intake may lead to swelling and high blood pressure, especially in those with -- or at risk for --...
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