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human
The whole "Too Much Sodium in our Diet" thing is a myth

I will admit right up front that I have done nothing more than anecdotal research on this topic. News outlets are constantly telling their audience that there is too much sodium in our diet. People need to cut down on salt. But this is rarely, if ever, followed by any consequences for problem.

I remember reading that people with high blood pressure can have that exacerbated by too much salt. However, the salt did not cause the condition. I do not believe that sodium levels for people without hypertension needs to be monitored. Without causality, isn't the hype on high sodium unwarranted or at lease over-inflated?

Can anyone tell me a problem directly caused by higher than recommended sodium intake?
gpt
Too much salt can raise your blood pressure, which puts you at increased risk of health problems such as heart disease and stroke. 

Our first world diets are increasingly unhealthy as demonstrated with the obesity epidemic. There are arguments as to what the ideal diet actually is (fat vs sugar etc) however there are clear links between increased sodium levels and potential for strokes and heart disease.