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Was wondering. if to much salt can give you a canker sore cause it seems like i get one everytime i eat to much salt?
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Not really: But too much salt's not good for your heart.
Answered 10/4/2016
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No: Cold sores caused by a virus, and salt intake should not cause them.
Answered 3/29/2014
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