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Why The Paleo Diet Supports a Low Sodium Diet
Trevor Connor, M.S.
CEO Trevor Connor explains the five key reasons The Paleo Diet is a low-sodium diet. 
The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and Its Importance in Human Health
Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.
Evidence suggests that the sodium/potassium ratio with a Paleo Diet is far more beneficial to human health when compared to a typical Western diet. 
The Sodium to Potassium Ratio Is One Reason Cheese is Not Paleo
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Dairy products, including cheese, are not allowed on The Paleo Diet. Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of consuming cheese. 
Is Sea Salt Healthy?
Loren Cordain, Ph.D. and Trevor Connor, M.S.
Paleo bloggers and influencers have claimed that added salt is healthy based on research showing a J-shaped relationship. But there were major flaws in this research. Added sodium in any form like sea salt, Celtic salt, Himalayan salt, or table salt is unhealthy. 
Further Evidence Against a High Sodium Paleo Diet
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Read more about high sodium Paleo Diets & health benefits. Read The Paleo Diet® blog to learn more about the paleo diet, paleo foods & more today! 
Physiological Mechanisms Underlying High Salt Diets and Cancer
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Americans are consuming more salt than ever before. Learn about the detrimental effects of too much sodium. 
Dietary Salt Impairs the Endothelial Glycocalyx: The Most Important Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor You May Never Have Heard About
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Learn more about dietary salt & the paleo diet. Browse The Paleo Diet® blog to learn more about the paleo diet, paleo foods & health benefits today! 
Keto Side Effects: Long-Term Nutritional Deficiencies and Metabolic Impact
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
While the Paleo Diet and ketogenic diet are often confused, they have important differences that need to be recognized. 
Paleo Low-Sodium Kimchi
The Paleo Diet Team
Want the gut-health benefits of kimchi but trying to avoid the high salt content? Try this low-sodium kimchi recipe that's healthier. 
Does a Low-Salt Diet Cause Insulin Resistance?
Trevor Connor, M.S.
There’s a belief in the Paleo world that a low-salt diet leads to insulin resistance, but the science shows the exact opposite - a high-salt diet causes it. 
Added Dietary Salt Adversely Influences Immunity & Inflammation
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Research in humans has demonstrated that a high salt diet promotes chronic inflammation and adversely affects the immune system. 
Why Olives Are Not Paleo, But Olive Oil Is
Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Olive oil is frequently used in Paleo cooking, so does that mean olives are Paleo too?