Over time, high sodium intake can contribute to a greater risk of:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
This is very different from claiming that salt can cure disease.
Can Too Much Salt Affect Your Bones?
This part of the viral claim contains a small kernel of truth—but it is greatly exaggerated.
Higher sodium intake can increase the amount of calcium lost through urine. However, that does not mean that eating salt directly “destroys your bones.”
Bone health is influenced by many factors, including:
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- Calcium intake
- Vitamin D
- Physical activity
- Age
- Hormonal changes
- Protein intake
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption
- Overall diet
Reducing excessive sodium is sensible for many reasons, but it isn’t a treatment for osteoporosis or bone pain.
What About Nerve Problems?
Salt cannot be used as a proven treatment for nerve damage or chronic nerve pain.
