Is there such thing as having a "salt" deficiency?

If you are feeling OK, you don’t need any more salt.

@PerryDolia And if I’m not feeling ok?

Hyponatremia

@Facade
The amount of salt that a normal person needs on a daily basis is very small. The daily recommended intake is about 1–2 grams. A teaspoon holds 6 grams. Remember, fruits,vegetables and meats (and processed foods) already contain salt.

Only people who do strenuous exercise for long periods (hours) need to specifically increase their salt intake.

If you are not feeling too good, it is really unlikely it is realated to too little salt. but I am no doctor, although I have stood near one on occasion

Because I normally don’t use salt, when I eat out, it almost ALWAYS tastes too salty.

@hearkat Hyponatremia is not typically considered a salt deficiency, though many people seem to think it is, because the sodium level is low. Hyponatremia is actually a water problem, namely a water excess problem leading to low sodium. It is highly unlikely that anyone can develop hyponatremia by reducing their salt intake. However, the opposite is true. Drink way too much water, and you can become hyponatremic and die.

@Quagmire I was eating a panini from Panera Bread when I asked this question. they actually but big ass grains of salt on the bread! Maybe I’ll ask for a low-sodium edition of it next time lol I totally won’t do that. they already call my order “custom” as it is

Panera panini’s are too salty for me!!! And stay away from Outback. EVERYTHING they served was too salty.

When you buy the large pretzels, do you scrape the salt off before you eat it because it’s WAY too salty? I do.

I haven’t eaten those since I was young, but if I did, I would