"Compared with an individual’s usual diet, a low-sodium diet lowered systolic blood pressure by 6 mm Hg, which is an effect comparable to that of a commonly utilized medication for high blood pressure." "The magnitude of blood pressure reduction with a low-sodium diet was similar across individuals with normal blood pressure, controlled hypertension, untreated hypertension and uncontrolled hypertension," Gupta told Fox News Digital. "This degree of improvement is comparable to taking blood pressure medication, but without any side effects," he told Fox News Digital. "Preventing hypertension and controlling blood pressure in individuals with hypertension is important to help people live healthier and longer lives." Original article source: Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds

Source: Fox News November 17, 2023 11:45 UTC