Krystal Morris reports: Those with the highest amount of sodium intake may also have the highest risk for stomach cancer, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Cancer.
Krystal Morris reports: Those with the highest amount of sodium intake may also have the highest risk for stomach cancer, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Cancer.

An excellent guide to the effects of high sodium in the diet, the health effects associated with a high sodium diet and tips for cutting down on your sodium intake. In a concise, well explained format including video tutorial for cutting your sodium.

In recent years, scientists have begun to discover that too much consumption of salt may be linked with serious health problems. People who eat high amounts of salt are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke, increase the risk of osteoporosis caused by excessive loss of calcium and can significantly increase the risk of stomach cancer. High salt diet could also contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, asthma and kidney stones. It is also speculated that high salt intake can affect our memory and intelligence. Here are some tips to avoid or reduce the intake of salt in our diet.