This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly are these ...

Share on Pinterest Salt substitutes are a simple intervention that can help manage blood pressure and lower stroke risk. Maskot/Getty Images Salt substitutes may reduce stroke recurrence and death, ...

High levels of salt in a person’s diet can raise their risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and kidney disease. Salt substitutes may help lower a person’s risk of these health ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major health concern worldwide, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Recent research suggests a simple yet effective ...

Despite strong evidence that salt substitutes can safely lower sodium intake and reduce high blood pressure, very few Americans use them. A new analysis of nearly 20 years of national health data ...

Share on Pinterest Swapping salt for potassium-enriched salt substitutes may be the best choice for people who have already experienced a stroke. Image credit: Holcy/Getty Images. Reducing sodium and ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly are these ...

The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily. (Getty Images) Americans have a salt problem, consuming much more than the ...

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Large clinical trial shows that replacing regular salt with a sodium-potassium blend offers a simple, low-cost intervention for stroke patients Study: Salt Substitution and Recurrent Stroke and Death ...

Reducing sodium and increasing potassium intake can be a crucial strategy for minimizing the risk of stroke. Recent research indicates that using potassium-enriched salt substitutes instead of regular ...

Americans have a salt problem, consuming much more than the body needs for nerve and muscle function and maintaining a proper balance of fluids. According to the Food and Drug Administration, ...