Study shows reducing sodium intake lowered blood pressure in as little as one week

Nov 12, 2023, at 07:36 pm

Reducing daily sodium intake by around 4,000 mg/day significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in more than 70% of adults, ages 50 to 75, in as little as one week compared to their usual diet, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023.

A pinch (less) of salt can save lives, WHO says in new report

Mar 10, 2023, at 06:51 pm

Implementing sodium reduction policies could save an estimated seven million lives globally by 2030, WHO said in a new report launched on Thursday.

Study reveals too little sodium can be harmful to heart failure patients

Feb 25, 2023, at 09:34 pm

Washington: For people with heart failure, restricting dietary sodium intake to levels below the standard recommended maximum of about 2.3 grams per day does not bring additional benefits and may increase the risk of death, according to findings from nine randomized controlled trials in a new meta-analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.