Most people do not eat enough salt to cause them harm, study finds

MOST people do not eat enough salt to cause them harm, a study found.

A moderate amount of 3g to 5g a day did not increase heart attack or stroke risk.

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For those eating more the health risk was virtually eliminated if they ate plenty of fruit and veg.

Canadian experts studied 95,000 people in 18 countries.

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Prof Andrew Mente said: “Our bodies need essential nutrients like sodium.”

The NHS says adults should eat no more than 6g of salt a day.

Too much is linked to high blood pressure.