Excessive intake of salt can affect the sexual life of men. A team of Australian researchers has claimed that consuming salt beyond the permissible limit can affect the sexual life of males.

In addition, there has been a percolating concern over the potential association of salt and high blood pressure. With the rising concern over the possible effect of consuming salt in excess of 9g or 1.5 teaspoons each day, lots of voices were heard favoring 'Salt and Men's Health' theme of World Salt Awareness Week 2011.

Meanwhile , another research done by a UK team captured the attention which claimed that as men consume more salt , they are more likely to get affected with the potential health hazards of salt intake.

Responding to the research work, Mark Vivian, CEO of the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand, reportedly claimed that human body is equipped to contain more salt and that’s the possible reason that human body is suppressed by the excessive intake of salt.

Moreover, Dr. Vivian recommended boosting the intake of fresh foods and avoiding canned food items as about three-quarters of the salt is hidden in most of the processed food items.

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has appealed people to avoid the use of salt in excess limits to avert any potential health concern.