The amount of dietary salt (sodium chloride) consumed is an important determinant of blood pressure levels of hypertension and overall cardiovascular risk, says the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recommends having less than 5 grams of salt per day. The reason why salt-induced health complications are rising these days is because a major population is dependent on processed foods and meals which comprise a huge amount of sodium.
Humans need a small amount of salt to conduct bodily functions
