Contact Us; Training & Resources. Professional Certification; Credited Courses. Downloads; Webinars; User Resources. Downloads; Webinars; Green Resource Library
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.
Recommendations. The adequate intake of sodium for healthy, young men is 1.5 grams per day. This does not include individuals who require larger amounts, such as competitive athletes or those exposed to extreme heat. Older men require 1.2 to 1.3 grams per day due to decreased energy intakes.Individuals who consume greater than 2.3 grams of sodium every day have an increased likelihood of developing certain diseases.Therefore, 2.3 grams per day is the daily maximum.ndividuals who consume greater than 2.3 grams of sodium every day have an increased likelihood of developing certain diseases. Therefore, 2.3 grams per day is the daily maximum.