By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
First it was bad for you. Then it was bad only for those people who had high blood pressure. Now it’s back in the news – and the news isn’t good for those who crave it: salt.
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Salt junkies are quick to point out that this tasty mineral is necessary for life. They’re right, of course. Salt is naturally present in every cell in our bodies, in the fluid that surrounds cells and also in our bones. Sodium aids in muscle contraction and nerve transmission, helps transport carbon dioxide and moves amino acids from the gut to cells throughout the body.
But, the problem with this line of thinking is that, when it comes to salt, a little goes a very long way. In fact, we only need 1,000 to 2,000 mg. of salt a day – much lower than the typical 7,000 to 15,000 mg. of salt most of us consume. Continue reading