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Sodium: How to tame your salt habit
Sodium: How much do you need?
Sodium: Essential in small amounts
Sodium: How much is too much?
Sodium: What are the major dietary sources?
Tips for cutting back on sodium
Sodium: Be a savvy shopper
Know the label lingo
Higher sodium, higher risks
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What happens to sodium in the body?
Lower sodium, lower risks
How much sodium is too much?
What foods have sodium?
How do I cut back on sodium?
Check the label
Learn the lingo
Use salt substitutes wisely
Go low and take it slow
Sodium: Essential in small amounts
Sodium: How much is too much?
Sodium: What are the major dietary sources?
Tips for cutting back on sodium
Sodium: Be a savvy shopper
Know the label lingo
Higher sodium, higher risks
Content
What happens to sodium in the body?
Lower sodium, lower risks
How much sodium is too much?
What foods have sodium?
How do I cut back on sodium?
Check the label
Learn the lingo
Use salt substitutes wisely
Go low and take it slow
Use salt substitutes wisely
A salt substitute is made by replacing some or all of the sodium with potassium, magnesium or another mineral. These table salt substitutes help lower the amount of sodium you get, and potassium and magnesium help lower blood pressure. But they need to be used carefully. You can use too much if you are trying to get the same salty taste as you would from table salt.
The potassium in some salt substitutes may be a problem for some people. Too much potassium can be harmful for people with kidney problems. It also can be bad for those who take medicines that cause the body to hold on to potassium. These include medicines used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
