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It should come as no surprise that another government health guideline has been disputed by scientific research.
Just as Americans have been urged to reduce sodium intake and food makers have reformulated products in response to federal sodium reduction recommendations, a major new study says the low level of sodium intake recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could actually be bad for your health.
The study, published in the American Journal of Hypertension, finds evidence that the average daily sodium intake of most Americans is actually associated with better health outcomes than intake levels currently recommended by the CDC and major health departments.
I'm sure that some will disagree, but IMO the government and it's agents (and most armchair "experts"), know so little about diet and health, that if we do the exact opposite of what they recommend, we will be making the best choice in most situations.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I know about a lot of people on my thyroid forums who are supplementing sea salt and feeling better. I'm adding it much more regularly, with no undue effects. It's sad I have so little faith in the medical establishment and my government. Deb
I have always felt better when eating more salt. (I have low blood pressure and orthostatic hypotension). Very happy to see the latest findings - that more salt may be OK. Deb, it might be wise to add iodized salt (and not always sea salt) to help thyroid function.
Polly
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
I have been confused about salt. My BP was about 130/80 so PCP prescribed a diuretic and less salt. Then WD demanded more salt and to stop the diuretic. I am still using 'lite salt'.
Theresa
MC and UC 2014
in remission since June 1, 2014
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. ~Jim Rohn
