Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a contagious and an often severe airborne disease caused by a bacterial infection. TB typically affects the lungs, but it also may affect any other organ of the body.It is usually treated with a regimen of drugs taken for 6 months to 2 years, depending on the type of infection.uberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a contagious and an often severe airborne disease caused by a bacterial infection. TB typically affects the lungs, but it also may affect any other organ of the body. It is usually treated with a regimen of drugs taken for 6 months to 2 years, depending on the type of infection.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 address sodium intake in detail. The average daily sodium intake for Americans is 3,400 milligrams per day, an excessive amount that raises blood pressure and poses health risks.
Sodium is one of several minerals that are also electrolytes, whose primary function is to regulate fluid in your cells. The upper limit for sodium set by the Institute of Medicine is the equivalent of 1 teaspoon daily for healthy adults age 50 and under. Intake higher than this amount can result in adverse health effects, including the development of hypertension and increased risk for heart attack and stroke.