The Science of Sodium: How Much Do You Really Need?

In this episode of The Nutrition Science Podcast , we're diving deep into the essential and often misunderstood mineral: sodium. While sodium consumption is commonly associated with high blood pressure and poor health, the truth is far more nuanced. In this episode, we will discuss: What sodium does in the body How much sodium we need Why and how sodium needs vary from person to person Cons of eating too little and too much sodium Practical tips to personalize your sodium intake for optimal health Tune into the episode to learn more. Here are some studies for further reading on this topic. Sodium and Stroke Sodium and Blood Pressure. Sodium and Gastric Cancer Genetic Differences in Sodium Consumption Do you enjoy the podcast and want to learn more? Join our Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course. For a limited time use the code "August" and receive $100 off lifetime access. Click on the link below to learn more. Nutrition Mastery Blueprint Course Enjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

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The Science of Sodium: How Much Do You Really Need? is an episode from The Nutrition Science Podcast by Dr. Adrian Chavez.

This episode is 13:10 long.

This episode was published on Aug 6, 2025.

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