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To: Kennard

I don’t think the proof is there. In fact, the opposite may be true for most people.

Cardiovascular risk: Low salt diets may be worse

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080515171020.htm

There are a small number of people who are truly salt sensitive and should consume less salt. For the vast majority, it does not help and may be harmful.


9 posted on 04/22/2011 9:53:36 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX
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To: Pining_4_TX

While cultural factors have a huge influence on the types and proportions of foods that people eat, the one food item that is consumed in roughly the same proportion around the world is salt. Since the body regulates very tightly how much salt one consumes, a logical hypothesis is that people naturally want to eat the optimal amount of salt. Therefore, unless a specific medical condition exists, there is no reason to try to control the amount of salt consumed.


10 posted on 04/22/2011 10:18:25 PM PDT by exDemMom (Now that I've finally accepted that I'm living a bad hair life, I'm more at peace with the world.)
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To: Pining_4_TX

You are, innocently, spreading misinformation. This could lead some to give in to the temptation to consume sodium, which has a natural appeal to the palate.


14 posted on 04/23/2011 1:13:07 PM PDT by Praxeologue (io)
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