"Potassium-Enriched Salt Substitutes Lower High Blood Pressure Risk by 40%, Study Finds"
A study found that using a potassium-enriched salt substitute reduced the risk of developing high blood pressure by 40% in older adults without increasing the risk of low blood pressure episodes. This offers a promising way to lower the risk of high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The salt substitute contained less sodium chloride and 25% potassium chloride, which doesn't raise blood pressure. The findings suggest that incorporating salt substitutes into the diet could potentially reduce the risk of hypertension and associated cardiovascular diseases without introducing additional health risks.