Do not overuse salt. An excess of this product can lead to the development of various diseases. Eating salt in reasonable quantities will benefit the body, and a complete rejection of this product can lead to the development of various diseases. Nutritionist Iryna Berezhna told us what kind of salt and in what quantities we should eat.
According to the expert, a constant excess of salt in the diet can provoke an increase in blood pressure, which adversely affects the condition of the heart and blood vessels.
A complete rejection of salt can lead to a deficiency of sodium and chlorine in the body. This can cause headaches, dizziness, weakness, indigestion, and lower blood pressure.
“We cannot live without salt. Sodium chloride is a part of blood, tears, urine, and other fluids. We need salt,” Berezhna said.
How much salt can you eat per day?
The permissible rate of salt per day is no more than seven grams. It is better to choose iodized salt, which will make up for the lack of iodine. Its deficiency in the body can lead to thyroid diseases, reduce performance and brain activity, and increase fatigue.
It is important to keep in mind that iodized salt has a rather short shelf life. You can replace it with sea salt, which contains more trace elements and substances that retain iodine.