Canadians consume far too much sodium
Over 2400 mg per day...
up to 4000 mg in males aged 14 to 30.
Some figures worth knowing
- 1200-1500 mg of sodium is the daily intake range recommended by numerous researchers to help maintain good health.
- 2300 mg of sodium is the maximum tolerable daily intake (TDI) as determined by the US Institute of Medicine jointly with Health Canada.1
1 Health Canada
It’s important to understand…
Sodium is an essential mineral, just like potassium, and contributes to the body’s healthy functioning. But the amount consumed needs to be managed to an appropriate level.
But, you should also know…
A third of the people suffering from hypertension in Canada could eliminate the problem by consuming the optimal intake of 1200-1500 mg a day of dietary sodium. By lowering their blood pressure, they could reduce their risk2 of…
- heart failure by 50%
- heart attack by 15%
- stroke by 30%
- premature death by 10%
2 Sodium101 website, endorsed by the Canadian Stroke Network
*Lowest sodium breads in Commercial Bakery among National Brands
in Canada based on a 50g reference amount.
in Canada based on a 50g reference amount.
