Written by: Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist and certified psychotherapist, teacher and tutor in psychotherapy.
First version:
26 Nov 2006.
Latest revision:
26 Nov 2006.
Will salt make you fat? Is salt dangerous? Should I eat only low sodium foods?
Answer:
Salt does not bind fat in the body, but too much salt can cause a
temporary increase in weight as it binds water. Prolonged excess of salt
can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and stomach cancer.
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