Medical Monday: Doctor Warns Against Excessive Salt Intake During World Salt Awareness Week
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Dr. Matla used Just Gospel's Medical Monday segment to highlight critical salt consumption guidelines following World Salt Awareness Week. While the human body requires salt for digestion, nutrient absorption, and blood pressure regulation, excessive intake poses serious health risks.
Adults should limit consumption to five grams daily—approximately one tablespoon. However, processed foods, canned goods, and restaurant meals often contain dangerously high sodium levels. Dr. Matla warned that overconsumption leads to dehydration, hypertension, strokes, and heart failure.
Her recommendations include cooking at home, reading food labels, removing table salt, and using herbs instead of salt-based seasonings. These guidelines apply to all ages, emphasizing balanced nutrition for optimal health.
Adults should limit consumption to five grams daily—approximately one tablespoon. However, processed foods, canned goods, and restaurant meals often contain dangerously high sodium levels. Dr. Matla warned that overconsumption leads to dehydration, hypertension, strokes, and heart failure.
Her recommendations include cooking at home, reading food labels, removing table salt, and using herbs instead of salt-based seasonings. These guidelines apply to all ages, emphasizing balanced nutrition for optimal health.
