The Claim

High sodium intake is associated with elevated blood pressure and adverse cardiovascular outcomes in adults.

Source: Lowering Sodium Intake: Reduction and Substitution for Cardiovascular Health.

What the research says

Roughly balanced

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Correlation
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In plain English

Eating too much salt is linked to higher blood pressure and a greater risk of heart problems in adults.

See the scientific wording

High sodium intake is associated with elevated blood pressure and adverse cardiovascular outcomes in adults.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Lowering Sodium Intake: Reduction and Substitution for Cardiovascular Health.

    This study says eating too much salt raises blood pressure and hurts your heart, and cutting back on salt helps protect your heart — which is exactly what the claim says.

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