Daily sodium needs vary, but most adults should stay near 2,300 mg per day, with about 1,500 mg often advised for people at higher risk. Since most sodium comes from processed and restaurant foods, checking labels and watching blood pressure are more reliable than waiting for symptoms.
Essential Concepts
Most adults: 2,300 mg sodium daily
Higher risk: about 1,500 mg
Main sources: processed and restaurant foods
Early symptoms: often absent
Track labels, blood pressure, weight
