It’s no secret that most people eat too much sodium per day. Learn more about the recommended amounts of sodium per day for children and adults.

Your body needs sodium to function properly, but most Americans consume about 48% above the recommended daily intake. Over time, consuming too much sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure, ...

(CNN) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to help Americans consume less sodium by lowering sodium levels in processed foods. The agency has proposed guidelines with voluntary targets that ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Sodium—found in table salt and many condiments—plays a significant role in conditions like kidney disease, high blood pressure, and heart problems. If you’re ...

But, according to this view, high sodium intake by itself won’t necessarily increase your risk of hypertension, especially if it’s paired with adequate consumption of potassium and magnesium, because ...