Question 1

what is the daily sodium intake?

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2500mg/ day: Well, sodium intake is in the news quite a bit lately and the current consensus is somewhere around 2500mg/day...But i can tell you that many of us far exceed that limit too often...Canned food is a huge problem...I.E a tiny 11.5oz can of campbell bean/bacon soup contains 860mg of sodium..Thus 4 of these babies already exceeds that limit..
Eat well, stay healthy...
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Question 2

i'm curious as to what is considered safe sodium intake?

Accepted Answer

It varies: People with congestive heart failure, or hypertension, chronic kidney disease need to be on a low sodium diet, usually 4000 mg or less per day. Other folks need not be so restiricted. High na intake may be required in some heavy perspiration situations. (gatoraid) so that a "safe' dose is not the same for everyone.  In what context is your question framed.?

Question 3

who should limit their sodium intake?

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Cardiacs, kidney: Patients with disease related to the heart, blood pressure and kidney disease, have sodium problems and have to carefully watch their intake to assist management of these conditions.  Some consider careful management of sodium intake useful for all adults.

Question 4

how will sodium intake affect dieting?

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Weight loss: Less salt intake less fluid retention less weight on scale.

Question 5

how does high sodium intake result in oedema?

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Water retention: Sodium retains water.

Question 6

does salt intake have an effect on weight management?

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Yes and no: Common table salt is actually the chemical compound sodium chloride.  Excess sodium in your diet can lead to fluid retention which will increase weight and can lead to elevated blood pressure in some individuals. This is usually a transient event and shoud not be confused with the weight gain that results from consuming excessive calories. After bariatric surgery extra salt is actually beneficial.

Question 7

can blood draws tell one needs to reduce sodium intake?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Because dehydration can also lead to elevated sodium levels in your blood. It's the low sodium levels that are concerning. If you're healthy, your sense of thirst will lead you to self correct elevated sodium levels. Usually chronic high salt intake can elevate your blood pressure, because although the concentration of salt in your blood is normal, increased salt increases blood volume.

Question 8

how could the average caveman consume his daily sodium intake?

Accepted Answer

Varied diet: A varied diet with multiple sources. Avoid flying reptiles especially the pointy end.

Question 9

how do you calculate sodium intake for certain age & size of people?

Accepted Answer

You don't: 2 grams of sodium is severe restriction. 4 grams of sodium is mild restriction. 6-8 grams is normal. 10 or more is excessive.  Since you have no way to measure exactly how much sodium you're eating, there's no point outside of a research lab to try to follow an exact measure of sodium. A good rule of thumb is to avoid adding extra salt at the table if possible and avoid salty foods (like chips).

Question 10

what are the short and long term effects of excessive sodium intake? how much is too much?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Short term fluid retention usually excreted with the na within a day. Repeated episodes (or a high na diet) are thought to lead to hypertension and increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

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