Sodium how much is to much?

I've been logging on MFP and noticed they allow upwards to 1600 gr of sodium a day. That seems like a lot to me so wondered what your thoughts are on it. 

Do you have any issues with sodium?

I never have, so I frankly don't pay any attention to it. I add salt when I want it. Like salt. Have never been bothered by it.

 

No problem but sometimes it can cause me to retain fluid. My BP is normally on the low end so that's not an issue! Lately I have been eating a lot of turkey breast deli meat & I see the sodium is a about 350-400 gr. I just wondered if this is to much per meal. It doesn't seem to be causing me to retaining fluid.

I'm not a medical professional and so this is not a medical opinion. You might want to check with your doc. But for me, I go by my body. If my body is telling me there's a problem, I back off. Otherwise I don't sweat it. I've been very lucky not to have health issues that cause me to be more diligent.

Because I had insanely high blood pressure pre surgery my dietitian wanted me to keep my sodium intake down to 1500mg per day, which I thought was evil of her - until I discovered that it was easily accomplished by avoiding packet food and restaurants of all stripes. For a person with normal blood pressure the threshold is generally 2400.

Because we eat so much less than a "normie" I'd expect 1500 is ample. Because I avoid processed foods my sodium intake is generally much lower than that now and I find myself actively adding a bit of salt so I don't get woozy.

Thx. I've been running between 1200 -1500 so guess I won't worry about it! Thx again for your advice. 

I try to keep mine at 1500 and avoid processed foods and other things that are high in sodium. The upper limit is 2400/ day. Monitoring sodium intake may help to minimize stalls, since sodium causes water retention and may contribute to stalls.