A classic 20-ounce bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade contains nearly one-eighth teaspoons of salt and 80 milligrams of potassium — electrolytes "to help replace what you sweat out," the product's ads say.

Every morning, I pad down the stairs, take a shot of the liquid probiotic Symprove while the kettle boils, squeeze some lemon into my mug, add a pinch of salt, and pour in hot water in to make a zingy ...

Sprinkling salt on food enhances its flavor, but studies suggest it could also increase your risk of premature death. While a small amount of salt can be beneficial for certain aspects of health, ...