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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/432977 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/43297... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/432977 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/43297... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_poisoning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_poisoning Yes. The dose is something like less than a pound of salt, probably 100 grams might work, disolved in solution, and taken in one sitting, as a deliberate act of ritual suicide. I think the inspiration draws from the concept of sea water dehydration/toxicity. Probably not a great way to go, since it isn’t fast, you hallucinate before losing consciousness, and it probably involves a lot of vomiting. The point being, though, that a mason jar of salt carries a near zero perception of hazard, since it’s not really accident prone (accidental salt overdoses among children or the elderly aren’t commonly reported) but we also don’t consider it particularly deadly, even though the potential is there.

keymone 8y ago
So consuming large portion of salt is a suicide, how about consuming large portion of sugar? https://www.quora.com/How-much-is-a-deadly-dose-of-sugar https://www.quora.com/How-much-is-a-deadly-dose-of-sugar Or large portion of water? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication Seems all you’re saying here is that dose makes the poison but for some reason you single out salt implying that any dose is poisonous. You will literally die if you do not consume salt.
- platelet 8y ago
  for some reason you single out Correct. I think it’s relevant and counterintuitive that the lethal dose amount for table salt is as low as it is, while remaining an essential nutrient. That should catch your attention. It should jump out at you, and if it doesn’t, you probably need to reexamine how you think about food. And anyway, I didn’t single anything out. Point your finger somewhere else, after you read this entire thread. I think you very clearly have it backwards. The article up for discussion singles out sugar, and I responded to someone else’s criticism of singling out sugar. So, where’s your stance against me now?
  - keymone 8y ago
    > it’s relevant and counterintuitive that the lethal dose amount for table salt is as low as it is, while remaining an essential nutrient Relevant to what? And why are you describing it as if it’s strange? It takes 15 grams of iron to kill you and iron is essential. “Dose makes the poison” is neutral statement yet you’ve used it to somehow attach negative connotation when talking about salt. My stance towards you is that you use lots of word to produce little meaning and some clear manipulations. The article is about sugary drink corporations being manipulative to mislead the public on negative effects of sugar - why are you talking about salt?
    - platelet 8y ago
      Oh, I get now. You're here to walrus the conversation, and forum slide it into shrill, off-putting, discourteous exchanges. Cool. I'm going to obviously manipulate you by ignoring the rest of your walrus questions. Have a nice life. Or don't.
      - keymone 8y ago
        > Salt is an implement of suicide, for one. couple comments later > Dose makes the poison sorry dude, you're manipulating and shouldn't get angry that i'm pointing it out
        platelet 8y ago
        Sooner or later, I'm sure you'll get the last word in. The suspense is about anticipating when!
        dang 8y ago
        We've banned this account for trolling. Would you please not create accounts to do that with on HN?
        qweng 8y ago

keymone 8y ago

So consuming large portion of salt is a suicide, how about consuming large portion of sugar? https://www.quora.com/How-much-is-a-deadly-dose-of-sugar https://www.quora.com/How-much-is-a-deadly-dose-of-sugar Or large portion of water? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication Seems all you’re saying here is that dose makes the poison but for some reason you single out salt implying that any dose is poisonous. You will literally die if you do not consume salt.

platelet 8y ago
for some reason you single out Correct. I think it’s relevant and counterintuitive that the lethal dose amount for table salt is as low as it is, while remaining an essential nutrient. That should catch your attention. It should jump out at you, and if it doesn’t, you probably need to reexamine how you think about food. And anyway, I didn’t single anything out. Point your finger somewhere else, after you read this entire thread. I think you very clearly have it backwards. The article up for discussion singles out sugar, and I responded to someone else’s criticism of singling out sugar. So, where’s your stance against me now?
- keymone 8y ago
  > it’s relevant and counterintuitive that the lethal dose amount for table salt is as low as it is, while remaining an essential nutrient Relevant to what? And why are you describing it as if it’s strange? It takes 15 grams of iron to kill you and iron is essential. “Dose makes the poison” is neutral statement yet you’ve used it to somehow attach negative connotation when talking about salt. My stance towards you is that you use lots of word to produce little meaning and some clear manipulations. The article is about sugary drink corporations being manipulative to mislead the public on negative effects of sugar - why are you talking about salt?
  - platelet 8y ago
    Oh, I get now. You're here to walrus the conversation, and forum slide it into shrill, off-putting, discourteous exchanges. Cool. I'm going to obviously manipulate you by ignoring the rest of your walrus questions. Have a nice life. Or don't.
    - keymone 8y ago
      > Salt is an implement of suicide, for one. couple comments later > Dose makes the poison sorry dude, you're manipulating and shouldn't get angry that i'm pointing it out
      - platelet 8y ago
        Sooner or later, I'm sure you'll get the last word in. The suspense is about anticipating when!
        dang 8y ago
        We've banned this account for trolling. Would you please not create accounts to do that with on HN?
        qweng 8y ago