Is Talking About Salt 'WORTH OUR SALT'?

 

Is talking about SALT WORTH OUR SALT?  There is a 'brewing' storm amongst medical experts because for the past 50 years, medicine has waged a 'misguided war' against critical sources of health like SALT and sunlight WHILE avoiding discussing the real causes of diseases.  Because of that, dangers of SALT are relently focused on despite evidence NOT supporting them.  In parallel, the extreme dangers of consuming too little SALT are very rarely discussed [despite WHAT critics claim that dangerously low sodium being one of the most common conditions seen in hospitalized patients and chronically low sodium greatly increasing one's risk of dying😡😡😡

Allow me to paste EN TOTO here excerpts from the "heart.org" portal of the American Heart Association for 7 SODIUM MYTHS busted:

Myth: Eliminate sodium completely for good health.  Sodium is an essential nutrient that controls blood pressure and is needed to make nerves and muscles work properly, but you need the right amount.  

Myth: I usually don’t salt my food, so I don't eat too much sodium.  Over 75% of sodium people in the U.S. consume is estimated to come from processed and ready meals– not the saltshaker. That’s why it’s important to compare Nutrition Facts labels and serving sizes.  

Myth: Sea salt has less sodium than table salt.Sea salt is popular, but it usually isn’t any less salty. Just like table salt, it typically contains 40% sodium.

Myth: High levels of sodium are only found in food.
Some over-the-counter medications contain high levels of sodium. Read drug labels carefully and remember that some companies produce low-sodium over-the-counter products.

Myth: I don’t eat a lot of salty food so I don't eat too much sodium.  Sodium is found in almost all foods including mixed dishes such as sandwiches, burgers and tacos; rice, pasta and grain dishes; pizza; meat, poultry and seafood dishes; and soups. Use the Nutrition Facts label to choose foods with the least sodium.

Myth: Lower sodium foods have no taste.
There is a rich world of creative and flavorful alternatives to salt. Experiment with spices, herbs and citrus to enhance the natural flavor of your food!  

Myth: My blood pressure is normal, so I don’t need to worry about how much sodium I eat.The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day and moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. Even cutting back by 1,000 mg a day can help improve your blood pressure and heart health.