The Economic Times

Salt isnt the villain for everyone: US heart doctor explains who should really worry and how it could save lives

US-based cardiologist Dr Dmitry Yaranov has sparked discussion with an Instagram post explaining that salt is not harmful for everyone but can worsen outcomes for patients with heart failure, resistant hypertension, kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, and older vascular systems. He stressed that sodium is essential for basic body functions, but dangerous in vulnerable bodies. His message urges personalised dietary advice over blanket restrictions, calling the issue deeply personal for high-risk patients.