Tag: Sodium appetite

According to the American Heart Association, the average American consumes over 3,400 milligrams of sodium daily, far exceeding the recommended limit of 1,500 milligrams for ideal heart health. This high intake often coexists with a powerful, physiologically-driven desire known as a sodium appetite.

Historically, salt was a scarce resource, making the human preference for it an evolutionary advantage. This intrinsic bias can develop into a strong liking, but a powerful, persistent craving for salt can also be referred to as sodium appetite and may indicate deeper issues.