salt overdose: Health alert: Indians are consuming more salt per day than recommended, finds a study
A study has found that Indians are consuming 8 grams of salt per day, exceeding the recommended daily limit of 5 grams. The study analyzed a sample group of 3,000 adults and found that this excessive salt consumption is prevalent across all sociodemographic profiles. Men, employed individuals, tobacco users, the obese, and those with raised blood pressure exhibited even higher levels of salt consumption.
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Source: indiatimes.com