There are some challenges being presented with the new dietary guidelines saying that salt should be reduced in our diets. Many experts are saying that it's not true-there is no evidence showing that reducing salt in one's diet helps. Interesting...Hugs, Teri 
"more studies are needed to show whether a low-sodium diet lowers the risk of strokes, heart attacks and kidney failure."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_25226.html