THE George Institute for Global Health and Resolve to Save Lives have welcomed the World Health Organization's recommendation to replace regular table salt with potassium-based salt substitutes, describing the move as a "significant step in the global effort to tackle raised blood pressure and cardiovascular disease".
By switching to lower-sodium salt substitutes, individuals can reduce their sodium intake and simultaneously increase their potassium intake, which helps counteract the harmful heart effects of excess sodium.
People with kidney disease should consult their medical provider before switching.
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