<s>[INST] If I Have Heart Failure, Do I Have to Stop Eating Salty Foods? [/INST] Not entirely, but you do have to pay attention to how much salt you’re eating. Sodium, a mineral that’s found naturally in foods and can be added to processed foods, helps your body keep a normal balance of fluid. By limiting salt in your diet, you will decrease the amount of extra fluid around your heart, lungs, and legs. Extra fluid will make your heart have to work harder and worsen your symptoms. Ask your doctor what amount of sodium is right for you; the answer depends on the seriousness of your heart failure. Common limits are 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day. Source: WEBMD. Link: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/answers-about-heart-failure. Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Heart Failure </s>