Less Salt = Fewer Heart Problems
Projected effect of dietary salt reductions on future cardiovascular disease.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Even a 1g/day reduction over 10 years is cost-saving
People think only big changes matter, but small gradual reductions still save money.
Practical Takeaways
Support policies that reduce salt in processed foods (e.g., FDA regulations)
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Even a 1g/day reduction over 10 years is cost-saving
People think only big changes matter, but small gradual reductions still save money.
Practical Takeaways
Support policies that reduce salt in processed foods (e.g., FDA regulations)
Publication
Journal
The New England journal of medicine
Year
2010
Authors
K. Bibbins‐Domingo, G. Chertow, P. Coxson, Andrew E. Moran, J. Lightwood, M. Pletcher, L. Goldman
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Claims (10)
Processed foods contain engineered combinations of high sodium and refined carbohydrates, which together cause acute plasma volume expansion and chronic hormonal sodium retention, leading to sustained hypertension.
Eating 3 grams less salt each day could prevent 60,000 to 120,000 new heart disease cases yearly in US adults over 35.
Reducing salt intake by 3 grams daily could prevent 32,000 to 66,000 new strokes each year in US adults.
Cutting daily salt by 3 grams could avoid 54,000 to 99,000 heart attacks each year in US adults over 35.
Eating 3 grams less salt daily could save 44,000 to 92,000 lives each year in US adults.