Reducing Salt And Increasing Potassium Will Have Major Global Health Benefits

Results have helped develop first WHO guidelines on potassium intake Cutting down on salt and, at the same time, increasing levels of potassium in our diet will have major health and cost benefits across the world, according to studies published on bmj.com today. Such a strategy will save millions of lives every year from heart disease and stroke, say experts. Much evidence shows that reducing salt intake lowers blood pressure and thereby reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news