Salt in Meat Products and Health

Abstract

For the human body to function correctly, salt is necessary, but it can also have negative effects. Long-term overconsumption of salt in food can result in major health issues and complications. Excessive consumption of salt can lead to high blood pressure, a problem that affects people all over the world, heart attacks, strokes, kidney diseases, and certain types of cancer. One of the main sources of salt in the human diet is the food industry, which includes the meat industry. Salt is added to food in amounts that are more than enough to enhance its flavour without compromising the body's ability to function normally. Simultaneously, consuming higher amounts of meat products on a daily basis results in an increased salt intake within the body. Numerous initiatives and plans are being developed to lower salt consumption through diet in an effort to stop the onset of various diseases associated with high salt consumption.