Once again, it became clear how harmful the use of salt is. The study, published in the peer-reviewed European Heart Journal, stated that the frequent addition of salt to foods causes premature death from diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease or cancer.
According to the news on NTV; According to a study by US scientists, it has been announced that adding salt to foods frequently can lead to premature death.
Researchers from Tulane University in Louisiana noted that the frequent addition of salt to food is associated with premature death from causes such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease or cancer.
18,474 EARLY DEATHS DUE TO SALT
The scientists who carried out the study said that as a result of their research, frequent salt use caused 18,474 documented premature deaths.
D., a professor in Tulane University’s School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and director of the university’s Center for Obesity Research. Lu Qi said it’s a unique behavioral variable for measuring how often people add salt to their food.
Dr. “This study addressed a very specific behavior related to sodium intake,” said Lu Qi. “This means that we can appropriately change the behavior to reduce sodium intake.”
Researchers also drew attention to the finding about potassium, underlining that those who consume vegetables and fruits reduce their risk.
“We have findings on the health benefits of consuming more potassium-rich fruits and vegetables in your meals,” said Joan Salge Blake, a registered dietitian nutritionist and clinical professor in Boston University’s College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.