Medical Compass: It’s not really about the salt shaker

Medical Compass: It’s not really about the salt shaker Sodium’s effects are insidious By David Dunaief, M.D. Most of us consume far too much sodium. Americans consume an average of 3400 mg per day, well over the recommended 2300 mg per day recommended upper limit for those who are 14 and over (1). These consumption numbers are even higher for some demographics. It’s become such a health problem that the FDA is getting involved, working with food manufacturers and restaurants …