Can soy sauce be eaten as salt for a long time

Soy sauce can occasionally replace salt for seasoning, but it is not recommended to completely replace it for long-term consumption. Soy sauce has a high sodium content, excessive intake may increase the risk of hypertension, and it lacks the iodine element in table salt. The main components of soy sauce include soybeans, wheat, salt, and fermentation products, and its salty taste comes from sodium chloride. Every 10 milliliters of soy sauce contains about 600-1000 milligrams of sodium, equivalent to 1.5-2.5 grams of salt. Short term use of soy sauce instead of salt can increase the layering of dishes, but long-term single use can lead to excessive sodium intake. The recommended daily intake of sodium for ordinary adults should not exceed 2000 milligrams. Overuse of soy sauce can easily cause thirst, edema, and burden on cardiovascular and renal health. Traditional table salt is usually supplemented with potassium iodate to prevent iodine deficiency disorders, while soy sauce does not contain iodine. Long term complete replacement of salt with soy sauce may affect thyroid hormone synthesis, especially for pregnant women and children with greater risks. Although some low salt soy sauce reduces sodium content, it still cannot compensate for the lack of iodine. Patients with hypertension, kidney disease, and other special populations need to strictly control the amount of soy sauce used and avoid choosing soy sauce products that contain additives such as caramel color.

When cooking, low sodium salt, soy sauce, vinegar and other seasonings can be alternately used to reduce dependence on a single seasoning. It is recommended to control the daily amount of soy sauce within 15 milliliters and pair it with iodine rich foods such as seaweed and seaweed. When choosing brewed soy sauce, pay attention to the ingredient list and prioritize products with a sodium content of less than 1200 milligrams per 100 milliliters. Maintain a diverse diet, regularly monitor blood pressure and urinary iodine levels, and adjust sodium intake plans according to medical advice for special populations.