Let's talk about 5 Signs You are Eating Too Much Salt Salt is made up of around 40% sodium and 60% chloride. It’s commonly used to add flavor to foods or preserve them. Salt is an essential dietary nutrient, it helps regulate vital functions such as blood pressure, PH levels, blood volume, metabolic processes, proper functioning of the circulatory system, and optimal muscle and nerve function. Yet, despite its essential functions, ingesting too much salt can have unpleasant effects, it puts too much stress on your kidney, blood vessels, and heart which could eventually lead to heart attack or stroke. The USA department of agriculture recommends that people should limit their salt intake to about 2,400mg per day which is equivalent to a teaspoon. These five signs will let you know if your salt intake is high; READ MORE