We have a situation where use of a device is resulting in exposure to sodium above the the IOM recommended UL value of 2300 mg. We can justify these small increases over the limit for non hypertensive subjects but what about risk to people with hypertension?
People with hypertension has to limit their sodium consumption of less than 1500mg. Any increase of sodium intake above this level will increase both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The DASH trial clearly had demonestrated the benefit of sodium restriction to reduce the BP.
I agree with the above response. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams a day, and an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults, especially for those with high blood pressure. Therefore, using AI (Adequate Intake) amount as the threshold for hypertensive people as an ideal maximum limit.
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