EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 4 MIN
Is the Daily Recommended Sodium Intake Wrong?
from Nutrition is Health · host Amir Nashed
Spill your science-based teaYou’ve been told to cut sodium for decades—because salt raises blood pressure, right? But what if the science behind that advice isn’t nearly as solid as you’ve been led to believe? In this episode, we dig into the shaky foundations of the daily recommended sodium intake, unpack the contradictions in the INTERSALT study, and explore what more recent research like the PURE study is actually telling us. Spoiler: context matters, low-sodium isn’t always better, and your salt shaker may not be the enemy. If you're tired of outdated nutrition advice wrapped in fear, this one’s for you.📖 Read the full article https://nutritionishealth.com/📘 Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nutitionishealth/ 📸 Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nutritnishealth/
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Spill your science-based tea You’ve been told to cut sodium for decades—because salt raises blood pressure, right? But what if the science behind that advice isn’t nearly as solid as you’ve been led to believe? In this episode, we dig into the shaky foundations of the daily recommended sodium intake, unpack the contradictions in the INTERSALT study, and explore what more recent research like the PURE study is actually telling us. Spoiler: context matters, low-sodium isn’t always better, and y...
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