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#1 For years, doctors and the government have told us that consuming salt increases blood pressure, and that high blood pressure is a precursor to many cardiovascular diseases. But this is not the full story.

#2 The low-salt guidelines were based on a small sample of people and their benefits from low-salt eating, without ever considering the risks. Many other health risks are caused by low salt intake, such as increased heart rate, compromised kidney function, and adrenal insufficiency.

#3 The health risks of salt restriction are clear, and the benefits of salt restriction are minimal at best.

#4 I have spent a decade examining the research on salt, and I have come to the conclusion that the advice to cut down on salt is outdated. Who really needs less salt. And how much is optimal.

Summary of Dr. James DiNicolantonio's The Salt Fix

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