Am I eating too much salt? How sodium in your diet could be affecting your heart

Most Americans consume way too much sodium, and that’s bad for our blood pressure and our heart health. In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains how much salt is too much, the difference between sodium and salt, what happens when you eat too much salt, and tips for lowering sodium in your diet.

Watch House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk for trustworthy information on managing health conditions and preventing heart disease and stroke. Hosted by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, the chief medical officer for prevention at the American Heart Association, each episode features science-backed information and practical advice to help you live a longer, healthier life.

Learn more about sodium and your diet from the American Heart Association:

[michaelbutterfield]

Thank you so much for making this video! It's packed with info!

[darrellbinion]

Thank you for the great info, I am one of those person who don’t pick up a salt shaker, do you have a social media account

[stevesmith]

I eat 500g of egg whites in the morning. That's 800mg of sodium, right off the bat. I end up over 3000mg a day. I eat clean, and I don't add salt to anything. Frustration

[moksh]

🧡🤍💚. Thanku sir for your so much hard work