Each ounce of must be suspended in a solution of about six lb. of water in order for the body not to die. Even an ounce of salt taken at one time will kill you.. salt solutions are injected to cause abortions… Salt is poison and your body dilutes it in order to survive. The typical American is carrying four ounces of salt in their bodies, thus they have 24 lb. of excess salt water stored in their tissues.