The Nutrition Science Podcast

The Science of Sodium: How Much Do You Really Need?


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 In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, we're diving deep into the essential and often misunderstood mineral: sodium. While sodium consumption is commonly associated with high blood pressure and poor health, the truth is far more nuanced.

In this episode, we will discuss: 

  • What sodium does in the body
  • How much sodium we need
  • Why and how sodium needs vary from person to person
  • Cons of eating too little and too much sodium
  • Practical tips to personalize your sodium intake for optimal health

Tune into the episode to learn more.

Here are some studies for further reading on this topic. 

  • Sodium and Stroke
  • Sodium and Blood Pressure.
  • Sodium and Gastric Cancer 
  • Genetic Differences in Sodium Consumption

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