Researchers claim if teenagers consume less salt they will reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke in adulthood.Health risks of salt include high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular disease, gastric ulcers, heartburn, and stomach cancer.
Presented at the American Heart Association meeting in Chicago, scientists say if teenagers cut their salt intake by 3,000 milligrams they could lower their risk of high blood pressure by 30% to 43% when they become adults.
And the benefits continue even later in life. Researchers say when the teenagers turn 50 years old, the limited salt intake could result in a 7% to 12% reduction in heart disease, an 8% to 14% reduction in heart attacks, and a 5% to 8% reduction in strokes.
According to the American Heart Association, teenagers consume the most salt, more than any other group, up to 3,800 milligrams a day. Health experts recommend limiting salt intake to 1,500 milligrams.
The experts warn that most of the salt people consume is in processed foods, not the salt shaker. One bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos has 310 milligrams of sodium.
Some research suggests that high salt intake may also be linked to osteoporosis. Consuming too much salt can reduce bone density.
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