Salt Substitute For Hypertension: Study Says It Reduces Low, High Blood Pressure Episodes

Although limiting salt intake is the general recommendation for managing hypertension, researchers of the study examined if salt substitutes could offer a better solution. (Credit: pixabay/ KatineDesign)

Patients with hypertension are generally advised to limit their salt intake. However, according to a recent study, the use of a potassium-enriched salt substitute is a safe way to enjoy the flavor without worrying about blood pressure.

Replacing regular salt with a potassium-enriched alternative reduces the chances of high and low blood pressure episodes in people with hypertension, according to findings of a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The study also revealed that those people who use a salt substitute have a 40% less likelihood of experiencing hypertension compared to regular salt users.