Der Salz-Irrtum

Nowadays, doctors and nutritionists often advise a low-salt diet, as salt is believed to promote heart disease and can dangerously worsen existing conditions. But what if this advice is wrong? Dr. James DiNicolantonio has reviewed over 500 publications on the subject to determine the true effects of salt on blood pressure and the heart, and he came to the surprising conclusion that a high-salt diet has no negative consequences for most people. On the contrary, increasing salt intake can even be beneficial for health. Too little salt leads to a greater craving for sugar and carbohydrates, depletes the body, and can result in a deficiency state. Additionally, insufficient salt can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.