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.

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

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.

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.

If you eat less salt but add more potassium to it, your blood pressure might drop more if you usually don’t get much potassium in your diet—because your body gets a bigger boost from the potassium than it loses from the sodium.

If you're over 65 and have had a stroke or high blood pressure, switching to a special salt that has less sodium and more potassium might help lower your chances of having another heart attack or stroke.