Switching to salt substitutes probably helps lower blood pressure for people everywhere, no matter where they live or who they are.

Using salt substitutes helps lower blood pressure in pretty much everyone—no matter how old they are, whether they're male or female, how high their blood pressure started, or where they live.

Cutting back a little on salt — even if you eat a lot now — can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks and dying early.

Some groups of people, depending on their ancestry or where they’re from, have bodies that react differently to salt—some get a bigger spike in blood pressure when they eat salty food, and that’s because of differences in their genes.

Using salt substitutes instead of regular salt might help adults live longer and have fewer heart problems like heart attacks or strokes.

Using salt substitutes that have less sodium and more potassium can lower your blood pressure a little, which might help you avoid heart problems and live longer.