Reasons why you should reduce salt

Another serious reason to reduce salt has to do with our stomach.

The new study from the University of Vienna suggests that limiting salt consumption should not only be considered as a measure to protect the heart, but also as a means of preventing stomach cancer.

Researchers found that excessive use of salt in meals is associated with a 41% higher risk of developing stomach cancer, compared to those who use salt in modest amounts.

This link has been discovered for the first time in the West, based on data analyzed from over 470,000 adults.

Although the study was observational, there are suggestions that excessive salt consumption can damage the protective lining in the stomach and lead to cancerous mutations.

The researchers' recommendations for reducing salt intake beyond staying below 2,300 mg of sodium per day are in line with FDA recommendations.

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024, about 26,890 new cases of stomach cancer are expected to be diagnosed, where about 10,880 of those affected are expected to die.

The researchers hope that with their results they will sensitize the public about the risk of excessive salt consumption and provide a basis for preventive measures against stomach cancer./ CNA

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