We know high salt intake to be unhealthy because it can lead to hypertension, heart disease, and kidney disease but now add stomach cancer to that!
Salt intake and risk of stomach cancer
A new study that examined 7 previous studies including more than 270,000 individuals concluded that people who have a "high" intake of salt have a 68% increase risk for stomach cancer! As for "moderately high" salt intake, they had a 41% increase in risk for stomach cancer when compared to "low" salt intake.
The study also looked at individual foods that are high in salt. High consumption of pickled foods increased risk of stomach cancer by 27%. High intake of salted fish (think sardines) and processed meat (cured cold cuts, hot dogs) both increased risk of stomach cancer by 24%.
Not surprisingly, there was no connection between intake of miso soup and stomach cancer.
How does salt increase risk for stomach cancer?
How to lower your salt and sodium intake
Salt intake and risk of stomach cancer
A new study that examined 7 previous studies including more than 270,000 individuals concluded that people who have a "high" intake of salt have a 68% increase risk for stomach cancer! As for "moderately high" salt intake, they had a 41% increase in risk for stomach cancer when compared to "low" salt intake.
The study also looked at individual foods that are high in salt. High consumption of pickled foods increased risk of stomach cancer by 27%. High intake of salted fish (think sardines) and processed meat (cured cold cuts, hot dogs) both increased risk of stomach cancer by 24%.
Not surprisingly, there was no connection between intake of miso soup and stomach cancer.
How does salt increase risk for stomach cancer?
- High amounts of salt in the stomach was shown to cause damage to the mucus layer in the stomach and cause inflammation. This leads to increase in mutations and overgrowth of cells which leads to a tumor.
- Salt supports over colonization of H. Pylori which is a known risk factor for stomach cancer.
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How to lower your salt and sodium intake
- Use Mrs. Dash seasoning, they are free of salt and have yummy spices like onion, garlic, pepper, and paprika to enhance the flavor of your food without salt! I also marinade with it. I add it to olive oil and coat vegetables before roasting them.
- Swap your table salt for Mrs. Dash's table blend
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- Avoid high sodium foods such as frozen dinners, pickled vegetables, cured meats, salad dressings, canned foods, vegetable juice, soups and broths, marinades, pasta sauce, and other highly processed foods.
- Check the nutrition label, avoid foods with more than 300 mg of sodium per serving. Optimal foods will have 140 mg or less per serving. Your daily intake should be 1500 mg of sodium or less.
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Xoxo,
Danielle
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