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Nigeria: 5 reasons too much salt consumption is dangerous – Tribune Online

Nigeria: 5 reasons too much salt consumption is dangerous – Tribune Online

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Published on 2025-10-26 11:43:15

Salt, also known as sodium, is essential for life. It helps with fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions. It also serves as a preservative. But like many other things, too much of it becomes dangerous. Taking too much can be inimical to your health, making your immune system prone to various diseases. 

Health experts warn that Nigerians are consuming way beyond the safe limit of 5 grams of salt daily recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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