Andrew Huberman· PhD
But for most people ingesting sodium provided they drink enough water and they don't have chronic hypertension or high blood pressure is actually beneficial.
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But for most people ingesting sodium provided they drink enough water and they don't have chronic hypertension or high blood pressure is actually beneficial.
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so unless you're somebody who really has chronic hypertension, elevating your level of salt intake can often be beneficial.
People out there with pre-hypertension and hypertension, of course, should be cautious about increasing their sodium intake. But many people can actually benefit from increasing their sodium intake, both for health and for performance.