What does saying one "tastes salt less than others" likely indicate regarding perception?

A developed higher taste threshold for sodium.

The statement that someone 'tastes salt less than others' usually refers to a difference in taste perception threshold rather than a physiological adaptation to sodium load regarding blood pressure. This means the individual requires a higher concentration of sodium present in the food for the sensation of saltiness to register in their brain. This is strictly about how much sodium is needed to perceive the flavor. While this taste preference can lead to habitually consuming more salt, which subsequently *can* relate to physiological issues like hypertension, the statement itself describes the sensory mechanism—the higher threshold—rather than the body's internal management of sodium levels or fluid balance.