February 3/Bethesda, Md./American Journal of Clinical Nutrition -- The World Health Organization recommends an intake of 5g of sodium each day; however, average daily consumption can be from 10-12g. Over 80% of sodium intake comes from processed foods, in which many do not recognize how much salt they are actually consuming.
Along with cardiovascular risks, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that salted foods can increase cancer risks. Researchers in Japan recruited approximately 80,000 men and women (aged 45 to 74) to determine the frequency of sodium intake with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.