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Less salt means better blood pressure: A new study
03.12.2023 00:30
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
Lowering your blood pressure is something almost everyone can do, even if you're already taking medication for it.
A new experiment shows that by cutting down on salt, even by just a teaspoon a day, people could decrease their systolic blood pressure by about 6 mm of mercury.
This reduction is similar to the effect of some common medications for their high blood pressure.
How it was tested
Involving middle-aged to elderly individuals, the study revealed that 70-75% of individuals, no matter whether they were already taking blood pressure medications, experienced a reduction in blood pressure by eating less salt in their diet.
Additionally, high blood pressure is associated with severe health problems such as heart failure, heart attacks, and also strokes.
Why it's important
The experiment suggests that even small reductions in sodium intake can be beneficial for blood pressure, highlighting the significance of lowering sodium intake for overall health.
The research, one of the biggest on this topic, demonstrated that even individuals already on blood pressure meds could further reduce their blood pressure by eating less salt in their diet, offering a practical way to improve health.
