We all have trouble dozing off now and then. And while you may attribute your insomnia to sipping coffee at night or a stressful day, it turns out there may be a more surprising culprit: Your salt ...

A low sodium diet limits high sodium foods and beverages. Healthcare professionals typically recommend these diets to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Sodium is an ...

In a recent study, reducing dietary sodium demonstrated a blood pressure–reducing effect similar to that of a commonly used first-line antihypertensive medication. While sodium intake is known to ...

Food just doesn’t taste the same without salt. I mean, this is probably one of the key condiments when it comes to any dish. Meats especially, right? But did you know that an adult’s daily ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo created computational models — basically, specially programmed simulations — that ...

Newly published research shows that reducing one's sodium intake can be as effective as certain hypertension medications. "It’s hard for most people to avoid foods that are high in sodium, in part ...

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Have you routinely sent out kidney stones for analysis of their composition? Researchers find no association between sodium excretion and decline in eGFR. New study findings do not support routine low ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests dietary sodium recommendations for people with heart failure should be reconsidered. Ina Peters/Stocksy Current practice guidelines suggest a low sodium diet ...

Low-sodium diets are typically recommended for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease and other medical conditions to help manage symptoms and prevent complications. Sodium is ...

Not exactly, says Amy Bragagnini, a clinical oncology dietitian and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It’s more about the amount you’re consuming. The FDA's 2020-2025 Dietary ...

Most Americans are consuming far too much sodium, but it’s not coming from the salt shaker. First and foremost, it’s important to understand the difference between sodium and salt: Sodium is a mineral ...