The World Health Organization recommends that adults consume less than 2 grams of sodium per day.

Is it true that the World Health Organization recommends that adults consume less than 2 grams of sodium per day?

Yes. A Wikipedia article on the World Health Organization states that a January 2025 WHO guideline strongly recommends reducing sodium intake to less than 2 g/day for adults, which directly supports the claim. Other retrieved items discuss sodium guidance but cite different thresholds (2.3 g/day or 5 g salt/day) and do not address the WHO's specific 2 g/day figure.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 3 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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Sodium in Your Diet | FDA. (n.d.). fda.gov. https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/sodium-your-diet