How much salt or sodium can I have in a day?

The American Heart Association recommends consuming less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. This is equivalent to about 1 teaspoon of salt.

The average American consumes between 2,900 and 4,300 mg per day.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends consuming less than 1500 mg of sodium if you are:

• Taking blood pressure medication or have high blood pressure
• 40 years of age or older
• African American

If you fall into one of these three groups, you are among the estimated 70% of American adults who are more susceptible to the effects of sodium. Reducing your intake of sodium could help you avoid or reduce high blood pressure.

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