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Sodium

The electrolyte sodium is one of the most misunderstood nutrients. It is critical to survival and has an important relationship with potassium. While hunter-gatherers consumed 1,000mg or less per day, a typical modern diet often exceeds 3,000mg and is linked to almost all chronic inflammatory conditions including hypertension, heart disease, cancer and autoimmunity.

Why We Support a Low Sodium Diet

CEO Trevor Connor explains the five key reasons The Paleo Diet is a low-sodium diet.

By Trevor Connor, M.S.
Podcast with Dr. Paul Saladino

Dr. Saladino interviews Dr. Cordain, Trevor Connor, and Mark J. Smith to debate the composition of the "real" Paleo Diet.

By The Paleo Diet® Team
The Sodium/Potassium Ratio and its Importance in Human Health

Evidence suggests that the sodium/potassium ratio in the Paleolithic diet is far more beneficial to human health when compared to a typical Western diet.

By Mark J. Smith, Ph.D.
The Dangers of High Salt Diet: Impact on Autoimmunity
Our Paleo ancestors survived on a low salt diet. Today, it’s everywhere and nearly impossible to avoid. Discover the dangers of a high salt diet.
By Dr. Marc Bubbs
Salt is a Killer Without Huge Intakes of Fruits and Veggies
Are you eating enough fresh fruits and veggies to counteract your salt intake?
By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
The Sodium to Potassium Ratio Is One Reason Cheese is Not Paleo

Dairy products, including cheese, are not allowed on The Paleo Diet. Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of consuming cheese.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Physiological Mechanisms: Underlying High Salt Diets and Cancer

Americans are consuming more salt than ever before – learn about the detrimental effects of too much sodium in today’s post. Keep up with The Paleo Diet for more information about Paleo foods.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Further Evidence Against a High Sodium Paleo Diet

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!

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
The Sea Salt Controversy - Is it healthy to add salt?

The paleosphere has jumped on the notion that added salt is healthy based on research showing a J-shaped relationship. Learn why there were major flaws in this research and why a high-salt diet is not Paleo

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Celtic Sea Salt (Sel Gris) Contains Minerals. Here's Why It Still Isn't Paleo.

“Celtic” sea salt may contain minerals, but it's still salt.

By Loren Cordain, Ph.D.
Paleo Leadership
 
Trevor Connor
Trevor Connor

Dr. Loren Cordain’s final graduate student, Trevor Connor, M.S., brings more than a decade of nutrition and physiology expertise to spearhead the new Paleo Diet team.

Mark J Smith
Dr. Mark J. Smith

One of the original members of the Paleo movement, Mark J. Smith, Ph.D., has spent nearly 30 years advocating for the benefits of Paleo nutrition.

Nell Stephenson
Nell Stephenson

Ironman athlete, mom, author, and nutrition blogger Nell Stephenson has been an influential member of the Paleo movement for over a decade.

Loren Cordain
Dr. Loren Cordain

As a professor at Colorado State University, Dr. Loren Cordain developed The Paleo Diet® through decades of research and collaboration with fellow scientists around the world.