Nutrition
DASH Diet Sodium Target
DASH diet sodium targets—often 2,300 mg daily or lower—cut salt through home cooking and label awareness while pairing with potassium-rich foods.
A DASH diet sodium target usually sits near 2,300 mg per day for maintenance, with stricter 1,500 mg blocks used in research for stronger pressure lowering in salt-sensitive people. The goal is gradual reduction via cooking at home, rinsing canned beans, and swapping ultra-processed snacks—not eliminating all salt overnight.
Athletes in heat may need higher short-term sodium with clinician awareness.
Common questions
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Should everyone on DASH use 1,500 mg sodium?
Not without guidance—1,500 mg helps some salt-sensitive adults but can feel restrictive or be inappropriate with certain meds, kidney issues, or heavy sweat losses. Step down gradually and track how you feel.
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