Curr Nutr Rep June 2022 PMID 35165869

Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial.

Francesco P Cappuccio, Norm R C Campbell, Feng J He, Michael F Jacobson, Graham A MacGregor, Elliott Antman, Lawrence J Appel, JoAnne Arcand, Adriana Blanco-Metzler, Nancy R Cook, Juliet R Guichon, Mary R L'Abbè, Daniel T Lackland, Tim Lang, Rachael M McLean

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Peak: 20 in Feb 2022
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What people are saying

Many discussions praise the publication for clarifying misconceptions and challenging industry-influenced claims, with phrases like 'supports some food and beverage industry's vested interests' and 'evidence supporting population-wide reduction in sodium intake is consistent, robust.' The tone is analytical and critical, reflecting a focus on the importance of scientific integrity and public health policies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the article's standpoint that misconceptions about salt reduction are misleading, with many posts emphasizing the robustness of the evidence supporting sodium reduction and criticizing previous myths.

InterestHigh interest

Posts display considerable curiosity, referencing multiple studies, citations, and highlighting the debate's importance for public health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts show moderate to deep engagement by citing specific research articles, mentioning the controversy, and calling for scientific standards, indicating thoughtful participation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to elevate awareness about sodium and health, with some posts stressing the need for policy changes and scientific rigor, suggesting a moderate perception of impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The scientific consensus is that high sodium intake raises blood pressure and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, and reducing sodium to around 2000 mg daily is beneficial for health.
  • Despite this, some research, dating back to 1988 and supported by recent publications, has claimed that lowering sodium does not reduce cardiovascular risk and might even increase it, often influenced by food and beverage industry interests.
  • The article urges journal editors to critically evaluate such claims before publication, advocate for transparency regarding conflicts of interest, and promote rigorous scientific debate to protect public health.]

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Dr. Ozan Ünlü
@DrOzanUnlu · X

Referanslar: 1-Cappuccio FP, Capewell S. Facts, issues and controversies in salt reduction for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Functional Food Reviews. 2015;7(1):41–61. 2-Cappuccio FP, Campbell NRC, He FJ, et al. Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on

Jan 3, 2025 · 110 likes · 1 share · 36,525 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@Mystic_Soul25 You really need an education. https://t.co/nvTVgILb7t https://t.co/v5aB5odpYD

May 11, 2025 · 37 likes · 1 share · 314,740 followers View post →
Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

this overview goes over some of the common misunderstandings on salt intake, explains why the guidelines world-wide recommend moderating salt intake https://t.co/N3u9P850SR

Feb 17, 2022 · 32 likes · 6 shares · 28,003 followers View post →
JulioBasulto_DN
@JulioBasulto_DN · X

Este paper (sin mayúsculas) refuta el de Lancet: https://t.co/3poks7z53j. Leemos "These claims are not well-founded and support some food and beverage industry's vested interests" y "Evidence supporting population-wide reduction in sodium intake is consistent, robust". https://t.co/niyDBmBoM5

Mar 4, 2022 · 21 likes · 3 shares · 96,175 followers View post →
WASSH
@WASHSALT · X

Published yesterday in Current Nutrition Reports “Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial" reviews 8 articles where a small group of researchers have propagated a myth that lower salt might increase CVD risk. https://t.co/Tyfwgt18TO https://t.co/1wmpjNWkYb

Feb 15, 2022 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 1,238 followers View post →
Jeff Novick
@JNovickRD · X

Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial | SpringerLink https://t.co/iq842ESsLZ

Feb 16, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 6,273 followers View post →

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Why Sodium Is Essential for Health and Performance

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@pavan_sethi · X

RT @theliverdr: @Mystic_Soul25 You really need an education. https://t.co/nvTVgILb7t https://t.co/v5aB5odpYD

May 12, 2025 · 1 share · 3,888 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@Mystic_Soul25 You really need an education. https://t.co/nvTVgILb7t https://t.co/v5aB5odpYD

May 11, 2025 · 37 likes · 1 share · 314,740 followers View post →
SaparaAude
@SaparaAude · X

RT @DrOzanUnlu: Referanslar: 1-Cappuccio FP, Capewell S. Facts, issues and controversies in salt reduction for the prevention of cardiovasc…

Jan 5, 2025 · 1 share · 433 followers View post →
Dr. Ozan Ünlü
@DrOzanUnlu · X

Referanslar: 1-Cappuccio FP, Capewell S. Facts, issues and controversies in salt reduction for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Functional Food Reviews. 2015;7(1):41–61. 2-Cappuccio FP, Campbell NRC, He FJ, et al. Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on

Jan 3, 2025 · 110 likes · 1 share · 36,525 followers View post →
Gloria Del Corral
@glorialafront · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Este paper (sin mayúsculas) refuta el de Lancet: https://t.co/3poks7z53j. Leemos "These claims are not well-founded an…

Jun 15, 2023 · 3 shares · 90 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@ChrisMasterjohn @The_Nutrivore Well this paper puts the number as <1000mg/day https://t.co/M0KX15MEjV So I was assuming it would be pretty close to 1000mg. They reference this paper though which estimates sodium intake as 690mg/day. https://t.co/L73FXqgrwQ

Jun 17, 2022 · 1,203 followers View post →
City Research Online
@City_Research · X

#openaccess New research in CRO: June 13, 2022 at 10:55AM Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial https://t.co/S9SyTMBHvh

Jun 13, 2022 · 1,420 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@Sayers_MA @darrell1114 @drandyphung And then there are meta analyses of RCT's showing a modest reduction in salt intake lowers BP in normotensive and hypertensive individuals. https://t.co/IL7fhVezJ8 This paper clears things up nicely https://t.co/M0KX15MEjV https://t.co/KkOzqlKUoT

Mar 20, 2022 · 1 like · 1,203 followers View post →
Sleep Health & Society
@SocietySleep · X

RT @WarwickGlobal: For #SaltAwarenessWeek, we highlight this paper from @HealthSci_WMS colleagues challenging unfounded claims about salt a…

Mar 14, 2022 · 1 share · 170 followers View post →
Warwick Centre for Global Health
@WarwickGlobal · X

For #SaltAwarenessWeek, we highlight this paper from @HealthSci_WMS colleagues challenging unfounded claims about salt and cardiovascular disease, calling on journal editors to uphold scientific standards: https://t.co/rFDmCJTlow

Mar 14, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 313 followers View post →
Mohamed Mohideen
@rifdeen · X

Strong rebuttal that reducing sodium does not consistently reduce CVD but rather that lower sodium might increase the risk of CVD.https://t.co/nHyZCZk0nn

Mar 13, 2022 · 327 followers View post →
Ballsbasaur
@MrHomocedastico · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Este paper (sin mayúsculas) refuta el de Lancet: https://t.co/3poks7z53j. Leemos "These claims are not well-founded an…

Mar 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 133 followers View post →
Una vez hice pócimas.
@farmafilico · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Este paper (sin mayúsculas) refuta el de Lancet: https://t.co/3poks7z53j. Leemos "These claims are not well-founded an…

Mar 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,291 followers View post →
JulioBasulto_DN
@JulioBasulto_DN · X

Este paper (sin mayúsculas) refuta el de Lancet: https://t.co/3poks7z53j. Leemos "These claims are not well-founded and support some food and beverage industry's vested interests" y "Evidence supporting population-wide reduction in sodium intake is consistent, robust". https://t.co/niyDBmBoM5

Mar 4, 2022 · 21 likes · 3 shares · 96,175 followers View post →
DrVipin Jain Sanatani
@vipin17anshu · X

RT @rajeevgg: Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial | SpringerLink https://t.co/znGM6N6WDP

Feb 19, 2022 · 1 share · 655 followers View post →
Rajeev Gupta
@rajeevgg · X

Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial | SpringerLink https://t.co/znGM6N6WDP

Feb 19, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 720 followers View post →
Cantona & Best
@bestcanton7 · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: this overview goes over some of the common misunderstandings on salt intake, explains why the guidelines world-wide re…

Feb 18, 2022 · 6 shares · 32,592 followers View post →
Leopold Aminde
@LN_Aminde · X

RT @WASHSALT: Published yesterday in Current Nutrition Reports “Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial" reviews 8 a…

Feb 17, 2022 · 4 shares · 309 followers View post →
Das
@ssdas29 · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: this overview goes over some of the common misunderstandings on salt intake, explains why the guidelines world-wide re…

Feb 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 391 followers View post →
Israel Navas Duran
@IsraelNavasDur1 · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: this overview goes over some of the common misunderstandings on salt intake, explains why the guidelines world-wide re…

Feb 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 32 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: this overview goes over some of the common misunderstandings on salt intake, explains why the guidelines world-wide re…

Feb 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 1,363 followers View post →
Ken Michaels
@KenMichaels111 · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: this overview goes over some of the common misunderstandings on salt intake, explains why the guidelines world-wide re…

Feb 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 792 followers View post →
Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

this overview goes over some of the common misunderstandings on salt intake, explains why the guidelines world-wide recommend moderating salt intake https://t.co/N3u9P850SR

Feb 17, 2022 · 32 likes · 6 shares · 28,003 followers View post →
Jenny Cameron
@jacameron1 · X

RT @JNovickRD: Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial | SpringerLink https://t.co/iq842ESsLZ

Feb 16, 2022 · 3 shares · 168 followers View post →
Chen Cihong
@CCihong · X

RT @JNovickRD: Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial | SpringerLink https://t.co/iq842ESsLZ

Feb 16, 2022 · 3 shares · 60 followers View post →
IPOSOL
@iposolcom · X

RT @WASHSALT: Published yesterday in Current Nutrition Reports “Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial" reviews 8 a…

Feb 16, 2022 · 4 shares · 46 followers View post →
Curious Always
@learningaddict2 · X

RT @JNovickRD: Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial | SpringerLink https://t.co/iq842ESsLZ

Feb 16, 2022 · 3 shares · 40 followers View post →
Jeff Novick
@JNovickRD · X

Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial | SpringerLink https://t.co/iq842ESsLZ

Feb 16, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 6,273 followers View post →
Joaquín San José
@jsanjosea · X

RT @nick_krontiris: Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial (open access) https://t.co/WHJbyKGZ6H #nutrition #diet

Feb 15, 2022 · 1 share · 408 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial (open access) https://t.co/WHJbyKGZ6H #nutrition #diet

Feb 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 19,392 followers View post →
SINU (Italian Society of Human Nutrition)
@SINU_Italia · X

RT @WASHSALT: Published yesterday in Current Nutrition Reports “Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial" reviews 8 a…

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Donato Angelino
@don_angelino · X

RT @WASHSALT: Published yesterday in Current Nutrition Reports “Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial" reviews 8 a…

Feb 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 906 followers View post →
Action on Salt
@actiononsalt · X

Published yesterday in Current Nutrition Reports “Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial" reviews 8 articles where a small group of researchers have propagated a myth that lower salt might increase stroke and heart disease risk. https://t.co/joXUmk14nx

Feb 15, 2022 · 5 likes · 3,434 followers View post →
WASSH
@WASHSALT · X

Published yesterday in Current Nutrition Reports “Sodium and Health: Old Myths and a Controversy Based on Denial" reviews 8 articles where a small group of researchers have propagated a myth that lower salt might increase CVD risk. https://t.co/Tyfwgt18TO https://t.co/1wmpjNWkYb

Feb 15, 2022 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 1,238 followers View post →