For decades, we've been told to cut back on sodium to protect our hearts. But what if that advice is not just wrong, but actively harming your health and performance? In this episode, I expose the truth about sodium, blood pressure, and cardiovascular risk. We'll dive deep into the outdated science that created the sodium myth, revealing why blanket recommendations are dangerous for most healthy individuals. Discover how restricting sodium can worsen insulin resistance, increase heart rate, and even sabotage your performance. Grab your set for the upcoming workshopTopics discussed: - Sodium as an electrolyte- Salt-sensitive hypertension- Dangers of sodium restriction- Salt-blood pressure hypothesis- Difference between correlation and causation- New data on sodium and blood pressure- Real causes of sodium-sensitive hypertension- Insulin resistance and elevated aldosterone levels- The importance of the sodium-potassium balance- How to determine appropriate sodium intake---------- My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization www.metabolismschool.com---------- [Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Serieshttp://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101----------Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1----------Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple---------- Stay Connected: Instagram: @sammillerscienceYoutube: SamMillerScience Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative CommunityTikTok: @sammillerscience----------“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at operations@sammillerscience.com. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."
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