[ConservativeMind]

Prior studies have shown a “U-shaped” curve that shows the lowest death rate at sodium amounts between about 2,800 mg to just beyond 6,000 mg of sodium a day, yet, medical advice continues to stress “no sodium,” as an approach.

Of course, check with your doctor before making changes to your diet.

[ConservativeMind]

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[Boogieman]

Well, duh. Marathon runners know if you don’t replenish salt your heart will go kaput real fast.

[ryderann]

Can you put this in teaspoon amounts please?

[smokingfrog]

I always try to maintain my electrolytes.

[BobL]

"Prior studies have shown a “U-shaped” curve that shows the lowest death rate at sodium amounts between about 2,800 mg to just beyond 6,000 mg of sodium a day, yet, medical advice continues to stress “no sodium,” as an approach. "

This is the 'somewhat' U-shaped Curve. The units on the bottom are Sodium Intake (as you mention above). You need to multiply this 2.5 to convert to table salt (due to table salt also having chlorine in its chemical composition).

On the left is All-Cause Mortality. Basically it's the death rate for all people, regardless of cause of death, including cancer, auto accidents, and of course heart disease. This is probably the best measure, because if, for example, deaths due to heart failure go down 10% by cutting salt in half, but the cancer rate triples, guess what - you lose.

Of the numbers on the below chart, the lowest points are between 4.0 and 5.5 grams of Sodium per day - which is where I'd want to be on this curve. It's basically TWICE the 'recommended' amount of 2.3 grams. Also worth noting that at 2.3 grams, the curve is starting to get quite steep as you cut back further (i.e., more dying) while if you go above 5.5 grams, the increase in deaths is very gradual.

So as Dr. Berry somewhat says: eat as much salt as you like, but don't dump huge quantities on your food thinking you'll be healthier.

And my disclaimer: Don't listen to any of the above as I'm not a tool of big pharma.

(now, back to fighting the Globalists and Neocons here on Ukraine)

[dainbramaged]

Back in the 70’s I worked at a Kaiser Aluminum smelter in Tacoma, Washington. Hot, dirty work that required about 6-8 salt tablets before each shift or you cramped up terribly. It was a good place to get injured by heat stroke, electrocution, burned or crushed. Good money though.

[Flaming Conservative]

Chemistry was never my strong suit, but I do know that sodium and chloride are vital to our bodies.

[MarMema]

This has been a slow acceptance by the medical community.
This stuff was out there 5+ Years ago.Thanks for posting!

[logi_cal869]

It’s a stupid act by ignorant people self-treating themselves to restrict sodium intake so dramatically as to cause self-induced Hyponatremia.

I know: I did it, too (and very quickly adjusted).

I now enjoy my salt.