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In this final article, I will describe the types of salt I recommend, and how much salt is ideal for most people. How much, and what kind of salt to include in the diet. According to research, there exists a range of sodium intake that likely confers the best health outcomes for most people. As I explained in part 3, findings from a 2011 study demonstrate the lowest risk of death for sodium excretion between 4000 and 5990 milligrams per day.
Today, the average sodium intake in an American diet is about 3,400 mg a day â 30 to 50 percent more than the recommended amount. And if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and consume too much sodium, you are at greater risk for complications, including high blood pressure and heart disease.ccording to the 2010 guidelines, sodium should be limited to 2,300 mg a day. For people 51 years or older, African Americans and anyone who has hypertension, diabetes or CKD, the new sodium goal is 1,500 mg a day. About half of the United Statesâ population and the majority of adults fall into this category.