Too much fish sauce can raise sodium intake, report warns
Everyday dipping and seasoning can add salt beyond what people realize, including for children.
Thursday 5 November · 06:01 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The article says frequent or heavy use of fish sauce can increase sodium intake and raise risks linked to high blood pressure and heart disease. [1]
- It warns against adding fish sauce repeatedly while cooking or using it with other salty ingredients such as salt and soy sauce. [1]
- The article cites WHO guidance that adults should consume less than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day. [1]
What happened
A Kohsantepheap Daily health article, citing foreign reporting, warns that habits such as serving fish sauce with every meal, dipping food repeatedly and adding more during cooking can raise sodium intake. It says salt, seasoning powder, soy sauce and processed foods also contain sodium, so using several salty ingredients together can increase the total. The article advises tasting food before adding more seasoning and using fresh herbs and other ingredients for flavor.
Why it matters
Fish sauce and other salty seasonings are common ways to flavor food, but the article says their combined sodium can add up. It advises people with high blood pressure, kidney disease or heart disease to follow their doctor’s guidance on sodium.
Background
The article cites World Health Organization guidance that adults should consume less than 2,000 milligrams of sodium daily, equivalent to less than 5 grams of salt from all foods and seasonings combined. It also says children need less sodium than adults, with needs varying by age.
Key terms
- Sodium
- A mineral found in salt and many seasonings; too much can contribute to health risks.
- Milligram
- A unit used to measure a very small amount of a substance.
Sources (1)
[1] Kohsantepheap Daily ប្រយ័ត្ន! ទម្លាប់ញ៉ាំទឹកត្រីទាំង ៤ យ៉ាង ដែលមនុស្សជាច្រើនមើលរំលង អាចបង្កើនហានិភ័យជំងឺបេះដូង និងតម្រងនោម 4 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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