[eddiedunn]

From my own experience, I'd say that the right amount of salt is highly dependent on your diet. For example, when I restrict my carb intake I notice I need to add more salt to my food or I will get cramps and feel generally dehydrated. Drinking more water doesn't help, I just go to the bathroom more often. Adding more salt to my food works, however.

Unfortunately, I can find absolutely no scientific evidence to back this theory up. I just try to listen to the signals from my body, and it works for me.

[amyjess]

One of the meds I'm on is a potassium-sparing diuretic (spironolactone), so I actually need more sodium than most people lest I mess up my electrolyte balance and get leg cramps.