We all love good-tasting food.

One well-liked sauce making an appearance in various dishes and hailing fromJapanese-inspired cuisineis teriyaki sauce.

Here we look at the side effects of eating teriyaki sauce.

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You may overconsume sodium.

Teriyaki sauce includessoy saucea known high-sodium offenderas a main component, alongside other added salt in the ingredient list.

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Too much sodium consumption is associated withincreased higher blood pressureand elevated heart disease and stroke risk.

You could aggravate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

You may exceed added sugar goals.

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Look for a teriyaki sauce with ginger toward the front of the list.

Speak with your doctor about any gastrointestinal concerns you have.

You may experience gradual weight gain.

Teriyaki sauce contains between 1545 calories per tablespoon, depending on the brand.

Most weight gain occurs progressively over months and years, not days or weeks.