A new study has found that salt can put people in a better mood. So forget doling out loads of cash on therapist's fee or anti-depressants pills.
According to University of Iowa psychologist Kim Johnson and colleagues, when rats are deficient in sodium chloride, common table salt, they shy away from activities they normally enjoy, like drinking a sugary substance or pressing a bar that stimulates a pleasant sensation in their brains.
High Dietary Intake Of Salt Ups Hypertension, Stroke Risk
Increased dietary intake of salt, more than the recommended intake of 2.8 g for active young people and 2.2 for older adults, pose a high risk to hypertension and strokes.
Increased dietary intake of salt, more than the recommended intake of 2.8 g for active young people and 2.2 for older adults, pose a high risk to hypertension and strokes.
The researchers said that the idea that salt is a natural mood-elevating substance could help explain why people are so tempted to over-ingest it, even though it's known to contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease and other health problems.
Johnson published a review of these findings in the July issue of the journal "Physiology and Behavior" with Michael J. Morris and Elisa S. Na, UI graduate students.
Salt Content in Fast Food Unacceptably High in Australia
The salt content in such popular fast foods as KFC chicken and Hungry Jack’s burgers is unacceptably high in Australia.
The salt content in such popular fast foods as KFC chicken and Hungry Jack’s burgers is unacceptably high in Australia.
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World Heart Federation Asks People to Cut Down on Salt Intake
The World Heart Federation has called upon people to cut down on salt intake and lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
The World Heart Federation has called upon people to cut down on salt intake and lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
