Salt intake in India is about 11 grams per day. This is more than the maximum amount of salt recommended by the World Health Organization of 5 grams per day.

To keep the body healthy and fit, all kinds of nutrients are needed. Salt is one of them. It fulfills the sodium requirement in the body. You must have often heard that one should eat less salt. It increases the risk of high blood pressure. But its deficiency can also harm the body. Let us know how the body signals when there is a deficiency of salt and what diseases are at risk.

Signs of salt deficiency

• Headache:   Headache can occur due to lack of salt in the body. Salt contains sodium. When the amount of sodium in the body starts decreasing, the body becomes dehydrated. In such a situation, headache can be felt.
• Nausea and vomiting: Fluid balance is disturbed due to imbalance in sodium levels in the body. This can cause dizziness, vertigo or nausea.
• Fatigue and weakness: Due to lack of sodium, muscles and nerve functions do not work properly. The body feels tired. There is also a lack of energy.
• Dizziness: Sodium deficiency also affects blood pressure. Due to low blood pressure, complaints of weakness, fatigue as well as dizziness can be seen.
• Loss of appetite: According to health experts, due to lack of sodium, appetite starts decreasing. In such a situation, the body does not get adequate nutrition, which leads to other problems. Immunity also becomes weak.

How much salt is needed?

According to a report, the intake of salt in India is about 11 grams per day. This is more than the maximum amount of salt recommended by the World Health Organization of 5 grams per day. According to the American Heart Association, no more than 2300 milligrams of sodium is required in a day.

This could be a problem

• Insulin resistance: According to experts, sodium deficiency can lead to insulin resistance in the body. Which can cause uncontrolled blood sugar and insulin levels. This increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and other serious diseases.
• Heart disease: Lack of sodium can also cause damage to the heart in the body. The risk of heart attack can increase.
• Cholesterol: Some studies have shown that low-sodium diets can increase both LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This can damage the heart and also increase the risk of other diseases.
• Diabetes: Diabetes patients should take special care of sodium intake. Sodium deficiency can prove dangerous for them.