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Salt: Why Less is More for this Essential Nutrient

More than saturated fat, obesity and dietary cholesterol, high blood pressure is the most critical risk factor for heart disease.1 The evidence is clear that the higher the intake of salt and other sodium-containing foods, the higher the blood pressure.

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The evidence is clear that the higher the intake of salt and other sodium-containing foods, the higher the blood pressure. Current recommendations generally call for a reduction to about half of today's average intake.

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