Aug. 6, 2025
The Science of Sodium: How Much Do You Really Need?
In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood nutrients out there: sodium.
Most people associate sodium with high blood pressure and think it’s automatically bad, but like most things in nutrition, it’s not that simple.
Here’s what we’re getting into today:
- What sodium actually does in your body
- The difference between sodium and salt (yep, there is one)
- How much sodium do you really need
- Why some people need more than others
- What happens when you’re getting too much or too little
- And how to figure out the right amount for you
If you’ve ever been confused about sodium, this episode is going to clear things up.
Here are some studies for further reading on this topic.
- Sodium and Stroke
- Sodium and Blood Pressure.
- Sodium and Gastric Cancer
- Genetic Differences in Sodium Consumption
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