A study carried out by the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital has revealed that young Swedish men are consuming at least double the recommended amount of salt.
"It's alarming that young Swedish men are consuming so much salt, and something needs to be done about it. We can really only speculate on the consequences of such a high salt intake later on in life, in the form of cardiovascular diseases and stroke," said Lena Hulthén, Professor in Clinical Nutrition at the Sahlgrenska Academy.
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The urine samples showed that the young men were consuming at least two times the World Health Organisation's recommended daily intake of six grams.
"High salt intake can lead to high blood pressure, but we couldn't detect any connection in our study. High blood pressure doesn't usually develop until a person is in their 30s or 40s, since the kidneys' ability to deal with the excess salt deteriorates with age," said Lena Hulthén.
'Restrictions Imposed on Sale of Edible Common Salt'
Restrictions have been imposed with effect from May 17 this year on the sale of edible common salt for direct human consumption unless it is iodised, Government said today.
Restrictions have been imposed with effect from May 17 this year on the sale of edible common salt for direct human consumption unless it is iodised, Government said today.
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New York Restaurants Urged to Reduce Salt
New York City is pushing restaurants and food packagers to cut back on the use of salt as part of a national health campaign aimed at reducing premature deaths from high blood pressure.
New York City is pushing restaurants and food packagers to cut back on the use of salt as part of a national health campaign aimed at reducing premature deaths from high blood pressure.
Ban on Non-iodised Salt Challenged
The Supreme Court Tuesday admitted a petition challenging a government notification banning the production, sale and use of non-iodised salt.
The Supreme Court Tuesday admitted a petition challenging a government notification banning the production, sale and use of non-iodised salt.
