Salt is something most of us use to season our food on a daily basis. Moderation has been suggested and many fret about the amounts they consume. Table salt contains 40% sodium and 60% percent chloride, which means each teaspoon of salt provides about 2,000 milligrams of sodium.
It is recommended to consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day which is about slightly more than one teaspoon of salt. However, the average consumption of salt is at least twice the recommended daily intake. Excess salt can lead to long-term health effects.
7Kidney Stones
The kidneys are in charge of retaining water and get rid of water. High salt intake can hinder this process due to less water being removed by the body. Kidney stones are caused by urinary calcium. Urinary calcium is increased with high salt intake.
Consumption of too much sodium is also one of the 15 common habits that can damage your kidneys.
