how much salt is too much salt

Producer: Navneet Vyasan

Our body needs only a small amount of sodium. We should get about 1,500 milligrams of it every day.

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Too much salt can lead to a stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

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Bloating -- when your stomach feels swollen it is one of the most common effects of having too much salt.

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If you’ve been really thirsty lately, it could be a sign that you’re eating too much salt.

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If you’ve put on pounds quickly over a week or even a few days, it could be because you're having too much salt.

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