Salt

1. This analysis of 167 studies on salt restriction showed that low saltdiets did lower blood pressure by 1% in those without hypertension and 3.5 % inthose with hypertension, however low salt diets had the negative effect of risingcholesterol by 2.5% and triglycerides by7%.
2. The current guidelines for less than 2 gramsof sodium per day were shown to be associated with an increased risk ofcardiovascular events. The sodium excretion and therefore intake that was associatedwith the least risk of cardiovascular events was 4 to 5.99 grams per day.