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Is salt bad for IBD patients?

It is recommended for patients with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract to consume aromatic salt in reasonable quantities. There is no reason to avoid salt altogether. Most of the salt comes from industrialized foods that are not recommended for eating for IBD patients. Unsalted food is not tasty. Adding aromatic salt (Himalayan salt) and additional beneficial minerals in measured quantities is recommended.

From Healthline (March 2019)
In the past few decades, salt has gained a bad reputation and has been linked to conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and even certain types of cancer. However, some evidence shows that salt may affect individuals differently and may not have as much of an impact on heart disease as once believed. The kidneys carefully regulate concentrations of sodium, and fluctuations lead to adverse side effects. Low chloride levels can lead to respiratory acidosis, in which carbon dioxide builds up in the blood, causing the blood to become more acidic. Studies show that a low-salt diet may not decrease the general population's risk of heart disease or death, although some groups may respond to salt differently. Low salt intake may be associated with low blood sodium, increased blood triglycerides or cholesterol, and a higher risk of insulin resistance.

Link: The balanced-varied diet is the most suitable anti-inflammatory diet.
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