Most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than two out of three adults should consume no more than 1500 milligrams (mg) per day of sodium. During 2005-2006 the estimated average intake of sodium for persons in the United States age two years and older was 3436 mg per day.

A diet high in sodium increases the risk of having higher blood pressure, a major cause for heart disease and stroke. These diseases are the first and third leading causes …read more

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