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415723, 128 PM Why India should cut cown on its salt intakePremium Thanks for trying out Immersive Reader. Share your feedback with us. C7 > x Why India should cut down on its salt intake Premium ‘An average Indian’s sodium consumption is more than double the physiological need and dramatically exceeds the World Health Organization’s recommended daily intake Workers at a salt pan near Kothapatnam in Prakasam district. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS The seemingly innocuous act of consuming salt can have dangerous repercussions when taken in excess. Excessive sodium intake contributes to the rise of hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. The dangers often lurk undetected, warranting urgent attention and a revaluation of our dietary choices. An average Indian’s sodium consumption is more than double the physiological need and dramatically exceeds the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended daily intake of

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