Salt, also known as sodium, is an essential nutrient that supports fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle activity. While the body needs small amounts, too much salt can be harmful, particularly ...

Most Americans consume more than the recommended amount of daily sodium. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that too much salt in the diet can harm your health. However, some ...

While most experts recommend cutting down on salt, some detractors question whether most people really need to be making their meals blander. We have a complicated relationship with salt. Our bodies ...

But just how seriously you should monitor your salt consumption may depend on your current heart health and other cardiovascular risk factors, says Kainat Khalid, MD, a cardiologist at Jamaica ...