The medical profession continues to demonstrate the need to significantly reduce the sodium content in the food supply. The link between hypertension and elevated sodium intake is well documented. Elevated levels of sodium may increase an individual’s risk for a stroke, heart failure, stomach cancer, kidney stones and other illnesses.
The average American consumes approximately 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day. In perspective, the American Heart Association recommends the daily allowance should not exceed 1,500 milligrams per day.