Dr Ma.Theresa L. Bad-ang, spokesperson of Renal Disese Control Program of the Department of Health, says excessive salt intake will lead to hypertension and eventually to kidney failure. Bad-ang said that around 2 grams of salt is the limit of intake per individual. Bad-ang said one should drink up to 10 glasses of water when he exceeds salt intake. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)