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On mobile so I won’t be looking up a source. Was listening to a pod cast from a a cardiac specialist whose position was that higher salt intake is not as impor
by sethammons 6y ago
On mobile so I won’t be looking up a source. Was listening to a pod cast from a a cardiac specialist whose position was that higher salt intake is not as important for heart and artery health as long as you have balanced exercise and hydration. His point was that excessive carbohydrates lead to inflammation which leads to plaque build up which leads to heart disease. But salt can be ok.
- slfnflctd 6y agoThere might also be evidence that as with so many other things, different people require different amounts. My partner consistently shows low sodium in their blood work, yet eats way more salt than I do (my blood results are normal) and craves saltier things. They will put salt on already-salted foods that I consider too salty already.
- CyberDildonics 6y agoHow much is 'different people' and how much is different actions? Is eating salt a 1:1 direct cause of high sodium or is it relative to hydration, exercise, and other factors?
- slfnflctd 6y agoI'm quite certain it's relative. Hydration and exercise are huge factors. I'm not sure how common it is now, but construction workers in hot climates were often given straight salt tablets to swallow in the past-- with as much water & exercise as they get, it's actually necessary to prevent Hyponatremia. They're probably more into energy drinks these days. Anyway, the person I was thinking of also seems to take in less fluids and get less exercise than I do on average, further compounding the difference for us in particular. That's part of why I mentioned our case, it's more extreme the closer you look.