Pass the salt: Study finds average consumption safe for heart health. New research shows that for the vast majority of individuals, sodium consumption does not increase health risks except for those who eat more than five grams a day, the equivalent of 2.5 teaspoons of salt. Source 2v.
I used to cook and with a lot of salt but since my friends have been complaining about the saltiness I stopped using salt all together. I hardly use salt now. I don't mind it if it's there, and I don't add it if it's missing.
Salt intake in China among highest in the world for the past 4 decades. Salt intake in China is confirmed to be among the highest in the world, with adults over the past four decades consistently consuming on average above 10g of salt a day, which is more than twice the recommended limit, according to new research. Source 1g.