WHO Issues New Guidelines for Salt Intake, Advises Only 5gm In A Day With Low Sodium

Health Guidelines: The  World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines on the intake of salt for people across ages and geographies. In the latest guidelines, WHO has emphasized a regulated salt intake in a day without exceeding the limit of 5 grams. Check out the complete guidelines here: 

• The use of low-sodium salt promotes health benefits. 
• High sodium salt intake can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke due to the water retention it creates in the body.
• Healthy adults should not consume more than 5 grams of salt in a day. 
• Potassium-rich salt is beneficial for high blood pressure and heart patients. 
• Instead of regular iodine salt, people should consume low-sodium salt containing potassium.