The Claim

Reducing dietary sodium intake is associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and overall mortality in adults.

Source: Lowering Sodium Intake: Reduction and Substitution for Cardiovascular Health.

What the research says

Roughly balanced

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Correlation
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In plain English

If you eat less salt, your blood pressure tends to go down, and you’re less likely to have a stroke, heart problems, or die early.

See the scientific wording

Reducing dietary sodium intake is associated with lower blood pressure and reduced risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and overall mortality in adults.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Lowering Sodium Intake: Reduction and Substitution for Cardiovascular Health.

    This study says that eating less salt helps lower blood pressure and keeps your heart healthier, which is exactly what the claim says.

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