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<title>Abstract</title> <p> <bold>Dietary sodium intake in Nigeria far exceeds</bold> the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended threshold of ≥ 2,000 mg per day. Unlike high-income nations where sodium is predominantly derived from processed shelf foods, the primary vector for sodium in Nigeria and other Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) is discretionary seasoning, specifically <bold>commercial bouillon cubes</bold> . This perspective paper evaluates the structural role of commercial bouillon cubes in driving Nigeria's cardiovascular disease epidemic. Utilizing real market data from 12 leading brands in Nigeria, we present an <bold>intake assessment and a comparative risk reduction simulation model</bold> . The empirical mean sodium density across Nigerian brands sits at <bold>22.84 g per 100 g</bold> . Our simulation model reveals that enforcing a mandatory ceiling to align with the official <bold>WHO global sodium benchmark of 15.0 g per 100 g</bold> reduces individual daily sodium loads by 0.94 g. This shifts population mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) downward by 1.98 mmHg, preventing thousands of annual cardiovascular deaths. This paper proposes a comprehensive strategic policy package centered on mandatory industrial ceilings, fiscal restructuring, and standardized public education. </p>