Individuals who take dietary supplements, eat a healthy diet, exercise and watch their sodium levels may find a recent study, conducted by Belgian researchers, interesting.

The report, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that low levels of sodium in the urine are not associated with better cardiac health. On the contrary, researchers said that small amounts of urinary sodium were linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing poor heart health, while high levels were associated with a low risk.

These findings run contrary to previous studies, which had suggested that higher levels of urinary sodium might predict an increased risk of poor heart function and overall health. However, the team did find that, as expected, lower levels of sodium were linked to improved blood pressure balance.
The team concluded that avoiding salt indiscriminately may lead to potentially harmful insufficiencies. Likewise, consuming too much sodium has been linked to cardiovascular health concerns.

For those who want to maintain healthy blood pressure while getting enough nutrients each day, taking a vitamin supplement with healthy meals may contribute adequate levels of vitamins and minerals.