Salt Intake Tied to Gut Microbiome Health
A Washington Post report outlines how high sodium consumption may harm gut bacteria, reducing beneficial microbes and short chain fatty acids, while lowering salt intake can boost these microbes and improve metabolic health and blood pressure. It notes most salt comes from ultra-processed foods and urges reading labels to cut sodium.
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Chris Damman
Digestive Health Center
University of Washington Medical Center
Haidong Zhu
Augusta University
Georgia
Salt reduction and potassium boost may aid microbiome health
Advice urges lowering sodium intake to five percent or less per serving and avoiding high salt foods such as pizza and deli meats while increasing potassium intake through leafy greens, potatoes, beans, fruits, and fortified salts. Substitutes containing potassium chloride may reduce heart disease risk and lower blood pressure, with seasoning herbs and spices as alternatives to salt.
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Damman
University of Washington
Annals of Internal Medicine
Just Do It Motivation Secret From Kylie Alger
Kylie Alger a certified wellness coach and co owner of the WellWoman Body Mind Spirit argues motivation follows action. She shares AIM action inspires motivation urging five minute walks writing one page and using a Champagne bottle goal ritual with a positive support group to sustain consistency.
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Kylie Alger
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