Eating too many foods high in sodium could lead to high blood pressure.
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While most adults could benefit from cutting back on salt, there are five groups that should limit their sodium to no more than 1,500 milligrams per day, per the CDC:
People with chronic kidney disease People with high blood pressure People with diabetes Adults over age 51 Black people
The latter two groups may be more at risk for salt-related diseases, making efforts to cut back on sodium a preventive measure, says Pennsylvania-based dietitian Melissa Rolwood, RD.
- People with chronic kidney disease
- People with high blood pressure
- People with diabetes
- Adults over age 51
- Black people
The latter two groups may be more at risk for salt-related diseases, making efforts to cut back on sodium a preventive measure, says Pennsylvania-based dietitian Melissa Rolwood, RD.
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