Excessive sodium intake is associated with hypertension, a significant
risk factor for CVD. It also contributes to the development
of fibrosis in the heart, kidneys, and arteries (Appel et al., 2011).
Mainly due to the high sodium content of processed foods, the
current dietary sodium intake in the U.S. exceeds 3400 mg/day,
which is much higher than the recommended maximum of
2300 mg/day for the general population and