Salt makes blood pressure rise
Reducing salt intake to prevent hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Practical Takeaways
Read food labels and choose lower-sodium processed foods in developed countries; reduce added salt during cooking in developing countries.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Practical Takeaways
Read food labels and choose lower-sodium processed foods in developed countries; reduce added salt during cooking in developing countries.
Publication
Journal
Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health
Year
2012
Authors
F. He, N. Campbell, G. MacGregor
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Claims (6)
Hypertension is primarily caused by processed foods that disrupt multiple regulatory mechanisms of blood pressure, rather than being solely a salt or sugar issue.
Eating too much salt is linked to higher blood pressure. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Lowering salt intake from current levels to under 5 grams per day is linked to reduced blood pressure. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Cutting salt intake even lower, to 3-4 grams per day, may lead to more significant blood pressure reductions. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Eating less salt is linked to a lower chance of developing heart disease. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available