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  ICMR says excessive salt intake fuelling silent epidemic in India

  Health | July 13, 2025 18:57 IST

  The World Health Organisation recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban Indians consume around 9.2 grams/day, and even in rural areas it is around 5.6 grams/day, both of which are higher than the recommended level. Read on to know about the study.

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  Do you like to put too much salt in food? It may lead to dementia

  Health | January 17, 2018 18:18 IST

  A new gut-brain connection has been revealed in a study from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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  Extra pinch of salt in your food may double heart failure risk

  Lifestyle | August 28, 2017 14:26 IST

  High salt (sodium chloride) intake is one of the major causes of high blood pressure and an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease.