You might think sodium is bad for a bodybuilder because it causes water retention. Plus, no less than the Institute of Medicine and the American Heart Association tell you that the less salt and sodium you have in your diet, the better. Here’s the problem with accepting every report from mainstream media groups: they don’t take into account the needs of hardcore bodybuilders.

The IOM recommends 2,300 milligrams and the AHA recommends less than 1,500 mg per day for people aged 19-50. Believe it or not, these recommendations could actually be dangerous. After all, it wasn’t so long ago that the National Dietary Guidelines suggested avoiding all fats, even those from nuts and olive oil, a recommendation that’s since been reversed. Could they be making the same mistake with sodium? We think so.

7 Signs You’re Eating Too Much Salt

7 Signs You're Eating Too Much Salt

Know the signs that you're eating too much sodium.

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