Cardiology expert warns against completely cutting salt from diet

Dr. Saleh Al-Ghamdi, a consultant in cardiology and hypertension, has warned of the health risks and negative effects associated with completely eliminating salt from the diet as a preventive measure.

Writing on his X account, Al-Ghamdi explained that such risks include sudden drops in blood pressure, heart palpitations, feeling cold, and dizziness when standing up after sitting for a long time.

He emphasized that the body needs sodium to maintain hemodynamics and fluid balance, noting that the greater threats to heart, kidney, and arterial health are not moderate salt intake, but rather processed foods such as chips, cold cuts, hidden sugars, and hydrogenated oils.

Al-Ghamdi stressed that smart prevention means moderation and reducing salty foods, not total deprivation.