Reducing sodium and increasing potassium intake can be a crucial strategy for minimizing the risk of stroke. Recent research indicates that using potassium-enriched salt substitutes instead of regular ...

High levels of salt in a person’s diet can raise their risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and kidney disease. Salt substitutes may help lower a person’s risk of these health ...

Switching to a salt substitute from regular sodium chloride significantly reduced the risks for stroke recurrence and death, offering patients a practical, low-cost therapeutic option, according to ...

Even larger effects were seen for hemorrhagic stroke with a relative reduction of 30%. HealthDay News — Salt substitution is safe and reduces the risk for stroke recurrence and death among patients ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major health concern worldwide, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Recent research suggests a simple yet effective ...

Share on Pinterest Swapping salt for potassium-enriched salt substitutes may be the best choice for people who have already experienced a stroke. Image credit: Holcy/Getty Images. Reducing sodium and ...

Additionally, during more than 5 years of follow-up, risk for stroke-related death also reduced. (HealthDay News) — Salt substitution is safe and reduces the risk for stroke recurrence and death among ...

Large clinical trial shows that replacing regular salt with a sodium-potassium blend offers a simple, low-cost intervention for stroke patients Study: Salt Substitution and Recurrent Stroke and Death ...