Likewise, volunteers who consumed 6 grams of salt on top of their usual diet for a week seemed to develop a weakened immunity. The researchers noted that their immune cells “coped much worse” with bacteria after their high salt diet.
How much is too much salt
Now that we have a better understanding of how low sodium could be better for the immune system, let’s talk about healthy salt intake. So does low sodium and immune system have a connection?
According to experts, adults should have no more than 5 grams of salt (2 grams of sodium) per day.
The problem is, most people consume about 9 to 12 grams of salt daily. That’s more than twice the recommended amount.
It would be helpful to remember that many foods already contain salt, so reaching out for the salt shaker to add taste to meals might lead to excessive salt intake.
Case in point: Each time you consume a slice of pizza, sandwich, crisps, soup, or cereals, know that most of them already contain salt or sodium.
So, don’t forget to check food labels. Furthermore, remember that there are alternatives to salt when it comes to seasoning your food.
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