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Salt is essential for our health. Not only does it perform important functions within our bodies, it also plays a key role in keeping our food safe to eat. Our nutrition section tells you more - and also provides general advice about your diet. You may have seen a great deal in the media recently about salt and blood pressure. Scientific research shows that lower sodium diets have a miniscule long term effect on the blood pressure of healthy individuals. In fact, for certain groups of people, such as pregnant women, senior citizens and those with an energetic lifestyle, cutting back on salt may actually be harmful. Insufficient work has been done to evaluate the risks. Visit the frequently asked questions page, where a general practitioner provides advice on this and other issues.
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