If You Have Heart Failure, Should You Say No to Salt?

Eating less salt may make you feel better, but a very-low-salt diet won't help you live longer and may even be harmful.

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© frantic00 | Getty Images New research indicates that that a very-low-salt diet may not be necessary for everyone with heart failure. It’s not a license to indulge in salty foods, but it does mean your doctor may be able to loosen your sodium restriction.

If you have heart failure, you likely have been advised to limit your daily sodium consumption to 1,500 milligrams (mg). That’s the amount of sodium found in about one teaspoon of salt.

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