Study indicates young Swedish men consume excess amount of salt

According to a study carried out by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg and Sahlgrenska University Hospital, young Swedish men are consuming at least double the recommended amount of salt.

Study authors conclude that it’s alarming young Swedish men are consuming so much salt, and something needs to be done about it. High salt intake can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure doesn’t usually develop until a person is in their 30s or 40s, since the kidneys’ ability to deal with the excess salt deteriorates with age

Stusy alco concluded that the food industry needs clear regulations on how much salt it is allowed to use if we want to reduce total salt intake. One solution could be to follow Finland’s example, where all food packaging has to clearly state the salt content to make it easier for the consumer to select products containing less salt