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How Long Does Salt Stay in Your Body?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways The salt you consume generally stays in your system for a day or more before being eliminated through urination.Elimination can take longer for ...
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Your body maintains a water balance between the amount it takes in and the amount it loses (homeostasis), which is crucial for survival.Your ...