Why is salt important in your diet?

Too little and it can stop our beating heart; and contracting of all muscles.

It helps maintaining electrolyte and fluid balances in our body.

It enables our brain and nerves to communicate and function properly

It is a life-enabling mineral, that our body needs only in the smallest amounts each day.

High intake of salt is associated with hypertension and edema and it is also known to increase calcium excretion. Over time it may lead to osteoporosis. On the other hand, eating too little salt can however lead to 'hyponatremia'