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Don’t Get Too Salty: Sodium’s Effect on the Liver
Americans are addicted to salt. The average American consumes about 3,400mg per day when the recommended amount of sodium for adults is actually 2,300mg per day (1). This is not always because we are purposely adding salt to our food – an excess of sodium is often found in processed foods and restaurant meals. Most people know that consuming an excess amount of sodium can raise blood pressure and negatively affect their heart health, but what they do not realize is that a salt-heavy diet can damage their liver.
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