What Makes Salt So Addictive? The Science Behind the Craving
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization, most adults consume more than double the recommended daily sodium intake, and a major reason is the highly addictive nature of salt. From processed snacks to savory meals, our evolutionary biology and modern food environment conspire to make us crave this mineral far more than our bodies need.