Dietary salt: Its harmful effect on health

DIETARY SALT Its harmful effect on health SALT: "Sodium & Chloride" Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is about 40% sodium and 60% chloride. It flavors food and is used as a binder and stabilizer. It is also a food preservative, as bacteria can’t thrive in the presence of a high amount of salt. The human body requires a small amount of sodium to conduct nerve impulses. It is estimated that humans need about 500 mg of sodium daily for these vital functions. HARMFUL EFFECTS OF DIETARY SALTS: Excess of sodium in the diet can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. It can also cause calcium losses, some of which may be pulled from bone. Most people consume at least 1.5 teaspoons of salt per day, or about 3400 mg of sodium, which contains far more than our bodies need. Type Approximate amount of sodium in 1 teaspoon Iodized table salt, fine 2,300 mg Sea salt, fine 2,120 mg We deliver End-to-End Engineering Design and Construction Management Projects in Food and Beverage Industry PMG Engineering Meeting Global Benchmarks Process Engineering Project Management Food Safety Automation Mechanical & Electrical www.pmg.engineering