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Potassium Enriched Salt

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health1 year ago

"Simple Diet Swap: A Powerful Solution for Lowering Blood Pressure and Preventing Heart Attacks"

Research suggests that switching to potassium-enriched salt can effectively reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Potassium-enriched salt works by reducing sodium intake and increasing potassium intake, addressing two major causes of high blood pressure. However, current clinical guidelines for managing hypertension do not consistently recommend its use. Efforts are underway to update guidelines and promote the accessibility of potassium-enriched salt, with the potential to significantly improve global public health.

health1 year ago

"Potassium-Enriched Salt: A Game-Changer in Hypertension Treatment Guidelines"

An international panel of experts has suggested the inclusion of low-sodium potassium-enriched salt in hypertension therapy guidelines, citing its potential to address high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. Despite evidence of its health benefits, current clinical guidelines offer incomplete and inconsistent recommendations about the use of these salt substitutes. The experts emphasize that potassium-enriched salt can be a game-changer in reducing salt intake and call for its inclusion in treatment guidelines to combat uncontrolled high blood pressure and prevent millions of strokes and heart attacks every year.