365Telugu.com online news,September 26th,2023: Too much or too little salt in food spoils the taste. In such a situation Indian people do not compromise with salt. Salt consumption is high in India.
Recently, according to a study published in Nature Portfolio, Indians consume 8 grams of salt per day, whereas a person should consume only 5 grams of salt.
A global standard formula was used to estimate daily salt intake. Find out what the study found.
If you eat too much salt..?
A person needs 5 grams of salt per day. Consuming salt in proper amount helps the nerves and muscles to function properly. In fact, sodium is an important component of salt, so eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure.
Apart from that, there is also a risk of heart attack and stroke. Low sodium salts are available in the market these days.
But it is high in potassium. It is good for a healthy person, but it is dangerous for people suffering from diabetes, heart and kidney diseases.
What was found in the study?
According to the study..it was seen that all adults eat more salt. The survey revealed that men’s salt intake was higher at 8.9 grams/day compared to women at 7.9 grams/day.
People with obesity and high blood pressure consume more salt than non-smoking, non-obese people with normal blood pressure.