Salt, (Sodium Chloride) is a needed part of your nutrient base and you NEED salt to live.

That being said...too much salt will cause water retention...and swelling of your hands etc...and you will not show any weight loss when you get on the scale.

For those of us with high blood pressure (like me)...salt can be an enemy. It causes the retention and hands and ankles "fill" with water and swell...and blood pressure goes higher. Not a good thing.

Most people would do very well for themselves to keep sodium intake to 2400mg a day...thus getting enough for their body and not enough to cause adverse effects...However, If you are working/exercising heavily and sweating alot etc...you would need MORE and need to replace what you are sweating-out.

If ANY uncertainty about proper needs of sodium for YOUR situation...check with your doctor. They would know what YOU should have for your present condition.

Hope this helps!
Best to all;
Jake