Low-sodium soy sauce, soup and snacks dominate supermarket shelves, so it seems pretty obvious that a lot of Americans are aware that they need to lower their sodium intake. But to what extent is it ...

Salt and sodium differ, and understanding that helps you manage daily intake. Most sodium comes from packaged foods, so ...

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for overall well-being, and one of the key components of a healthy diet is managing sodium intake. High sodium consumption is linked to increased blood pressure ...

With an emphasis on whole foods, the DASH diet is clinically proven to help improve a host of health issues from diabetes to ...

Why cutting back on salt is important—but going too low may disrupt blood pressure, electrolytes and overall health.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

New studies say restricting salt intake can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in certain patients, but cannot reduce the risks of morbidity and death in patients with heart failure. New ...

High salt intake, defined in a study as a mean intake of at least 9.40 g/d, is associated with an increased risk for overactive bladder, a finding that highlights the importance of dietary guidance in ...