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People who lower the amount of salt in their diet by using salt substitute may significantly decrease their risk of developing high blood pressure, a study suggests.

Salt Substitute Study

The report analyzed data from hundreds of adults, ages 55 and older. The data came from an earlier, larger study which included 1,612 participants. For the new analysis, researchers focused on 157 women and 454 men who had healthy blood pressure levels and were given food either with the usual amount of salt or with salt substitute.

The researchers found that by cutting salt back by more than a third, by swapping in another mineral supplement, it protected against high blood pressure over a two-year period.   

The research was published in the “Journal of the American College of Cardiology.”

High Blood Pressure and Health

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can raise the risk for numerous chronic diseases, including:

• Dementia
• Diabetes
• Heart and kidney disease

Most Americans consume too much salt, about 3,500 milligrams a day, according to the American Heart Association.Currently the FDA recommends that healthy adults consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day.

What IAA has to Say

Insurance Administrator of America wants you to check your salt intake. IAA know that less salt can mean better health.