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Diet and Nutrition |
Morton lite salt01/25/2010 |
Can morton lite salt be dangerous if you use too much of it?
The product is not dangerous for healthy people who use the product in moderation as a part of a low- to moderate-sodium diet (less than 2300 mg sodium/day). Morton© Lite Salt Mixture contains 50% less sodium than regular salt. Although the sodium content is lower, a person can overuse the product. In particular, people on sodium-restricted diets should talk to their medical providers about using this product. High sodium diets increase risk for high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. High sodium diets may increase risk of stomach cancer and stomach ulcers and may exacerbate heartburn and asthma. Also important, Morton© Lite Salt Mixture is a salt and potassium chloride blend with iodide and other ingredients. People on a potassium-restricted diet should avoid this product unless approved by a physician.
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Julie Kennel, PhD, RD, LD, CSSD Program Director OSU Extension Department of Human Nutrition College of Education and Human Ecology The Ohio State University |
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