PHILIPPINES. WE OFTEN HEAR HOW EATING TOO MUCH SALT IS BAD FOR OUR HEALTH, BUT OUR SALT SUBSTITUTES ANY BETTER. HERE’S KOAT MEDICAL EXPERT DOCTOR BARRY RAMO WITH THE ANSWER. WE ALL EAT TOO MUCH SALT, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily.

Most people with high blood pressure aren't skipping the salt shaker in favor of a salt substitute, according to a new study. Incredibly few Americans use salt substitutes, essentially waving aside a ...

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 ...

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research ...

A survey conducted by the American Heart Association has shown that very few Americans are using salt substitutes, even though they are a cheap and effective way to lower high blood pressure. The ...

In a recent study, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14% compared to regular salt intake. The research follows new guidelines from the World Health ...

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