Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Sodium—found in table salt and many condiments—plays a significant role in ...

While sodium is essential for life, most Americans are consuming far more than their bodies need — and that excess could ...

A low sodium diet limits high sodium foods and beverages. Healthcare professionals typically recommend these diets to treat conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Sodium is an ...

Many people think if they don’t shake much salt on their food then they’re not consuming much sodium. Not adding salt can help, since one teaspoon has 2,325 milligrams of sodium. That amount is just ...