That is the big question and the central point for the post. Our body only needs small amounts of sodium to function, but we eat a whole lot more than we need. We should care about how much salt we consume because we may not see the effects salt may have now, but years from now, we start seeing health problems that we could have avoided by watching our salt intake.

Our kidney is the one responsible for regulating the sodium in our body. Kidneys have trouble keeping up with excess sodium in the blood because the body holds onto water to dilute the sodium as it accumulates. It increases both the amount of surrounding fluid cells and the volume of blood in the bloodstream. This means it increases blood volume, more work for the heart, and more pressure on blood vessels. Over time, the extra effort and stress can stiffen our blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure and stroke. Research shows that high amounts of salt can damage the heart, aorta, and kidneys without increasing blood pressure, and it may be bad for our bones. 

High consumption of salt increases the amount of calcium that is being excreted in our urine. Calcium is responsible for making our bones strong and healthy. If we have a short supply of calcium in the blood, it will start leaching from our bones. Salt will have an unwanted bone-thinning disease known as osteoporosis. Reducing salt intake has shown positive calcium balance in our body. It is suggested to reduce salt intake to slow the loss of calcium from bone as we age. 

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) shares risk factors with cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for both. Salt sensitivity has been reported to be more common for individuals with CKD. It is related to the reduction of sodium excretion, and it may cause high blood pressure. As all of us know that high blood pressure is a significant factor that contributes to cardiovascular disease. It is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Most high blood pressure is related to the consumption eating high sodium in our diet. I don't necessarily want you to eliminate salt from your diet. I wish to inform you about how salt and sodium could affect you in the future. Still, it is something that we should monitor our intake. We are responsible for our well-being and health, and it could start with salt intake.