I live in Phoenix, salt intake is necessary here in the desert.
I’m well south of you. Spend a lot of time outdoors. And yeah...I get salt CRAVINGS!
The linked article says: “The team first loaded laboratory mice with an HS solution (2% NaCl in drinking water) for 12 weeks and monitored their blood pressure.”
If someone pumped enough salt into me, I’m sure it would cause problems. Same with distilled water. And none of that tells me what is the right amount of salt for me. So...when I crave salt, I’ll take some. I use a supplement made for runners - after all, I am one - and often find I just feel better after taking one. Maybe 2 after a mid-day run...
Absolutely, salt is essential to our body. The key is to get enough potassium to keep it in balance. The ratio of 2 to 1, potassium to sodium is key. Also low hematocrit levels are associated with Alzheimers and cognitive issues. A proper diet and exercise will help lower blood pressure. I’m weaning myself off of my lisinopril as my BP comes down.