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10 Salt Shockers That Could Make Hypertension Worse by webprince(m): 8:41pm On Aug 27, 2011 |
Two studies show that lowering sodium improves mild hypertension and helps medications work better Does too much salt cause high blood pressure, or doesn't it? That debate has raged for decades, with a slew of studies finding "yes" and a slew of others finding "no." Two new studies out today in the journal Hypertension tip the scales in favor of reducing sodium—particularly for those 1 in 4 Americans who have high blood pressure. One study found that reducing salt intake from 9,700 milligrams a day to 6,500 milligrams decreased blood pressure significantly in blacks, Asians, and whites who had untreated mild hypertension. Another study found that switching to a lower-salt diet helped lower blood pressure in folks with treatment-resistant hypertension. Read more » link in my signature |
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