# \*another\* word on salt

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/another-word-on-salt/11973>\
**Category:** Nutrition Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [January 25, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/another-word-on-salt/11973 "2022-01-25T18:07:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![awe1ss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/awe1ss/32/489_2.png) [@awe1ss](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/awe1ss)\
**Post date:** [January 25, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/another-word-on-salt/11973/1 "2022-01-25T18:07:46Z")

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Hi,

I’m wondering, for my specific case\*, should I attempt to reduce my salt intake to \<2300 mg/day? I’m not a fan of ASCVD, but I’m having trouble trying to figure out how to a) meet my caloric needs, while b) reducing sodium, even while consuming a rather \*\*minimally processed dietary pattern.

\*no personal history or familial cardiovascular events (that I’m aware of), train 5x per week + 2x week (cardio), eating in a caloric surplus (calories are high, sodium is also high; ~3.5-4 grams), only get my “sweat on” to a high degree when doing cardio

\*\*goldfish are my highest sodium containing food (~2.5-3 servings per day) fruit, veg, and fiber are in check

thank you for your time, and I’m sorry if this can be addressed elsewhere, like another post.

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/another-word-on-salt/11973/2 "2022-01-27T16:25:01Z")

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It’s probably not possible to consume \> 3500 Calories/day and \< 2300mg sodium per day without going to extreme measures. I think if your waist, body comp, and blood pressure all are consistent with good health- I wouldn’t worry about it.

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**Author:** ![WhatYouExpect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e480ec/32.png) [@WhatYouExpect](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/WhatYouExpect)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/another-word-on-salt/11973/3 "2022-01-28T01:10:53Z")

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> [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](#):
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> It’s probably not possible to consume \> 3500 Calories/day and \< 2300mg sodium per day without going to extreme measures. I think if your waist, body comp, and blood pressure all are consistent with good health- I wouldn’t worry about it.

Is not worrying about it more so to do with the Caloric intake making it near impossible, or the part about waist/body comp/blood pressure being consistent with good health?

For example if someone was in a similar position with waist/body comp/blood pressure being consistent with good health but ate around 2500~ Calories, should they worry/micromanage it? Of course processed food shouldn’t be a staple in that individual’s diet, but even foods like low Calorie sauces (soy sauce), marinades, and seasonings can be quite high in sodium, adding up to that **3500mg** ~ markeven.

Any attempt to answer is greatly appreciated! 😄

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**Author:** ![awe1ss](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/awe1ss/32/489_2.png) [@awe1ss](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/awe1ss)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/another-word-on-salt/11973/4 "2022-01-28T02:52:49Z")

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Thank you for the nuance and reassurance!

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/another-word-on-salt/11973/5 "2022-01-28T16:17:09Z")

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> [@WhatYouExpect](#):
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> Is not worrying about it more so to do with the Caloric intake making it near impossible, or the part about waist/body comp/blood pressure being consistent with good health?

Both are important features leading to my response.

> [@WhatYouExpect](#):
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> For example if someone was in a similar position with waist/body comp/blood pressure being consistent with good health but ate around 2500~ Calories, should they worry/micromanage it?

Yes. Higher sodium intake at this energy level reliably increases blood pressure and increases risk of ASCVD.