The debate over whether cutting salt is good for you isn't real science—it's mostly caused by bad research, biased scientists, and shady industry influence.

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Dietary Sodium 'Controversy'—Issues and Potential Solutions

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2021 Sep

The study says the debate over salt isn't because scientists disagree—it's because some research is biased or poorly done, and companies with an interest in selling salty foods may be influencing the conversation.

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Dietary Sodium 'Controversy'—Issues and Potential Solutions

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DOI: 10.1007/s13668-021-00357-1

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