6 Aug 2025 10:00
The Science of Sodium: How Much Do You Really Need?
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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