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Curiosities: Most people get enough salt in a normal diet

Q: Someone told me you should be sure to eat enough salt when you’re visiting a hot climate. Is this true?

A: “True enough, but most people consume more than enough salt (sodium chloride) in a normal diet, and hence do not need supplementation,” said Dr. Richard Reich, a clinical associate professor and infectious disease specialist at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.