Switching to Potassium-Enriched Salt Could Save Millions of Lives
Experts recommend adding low-sodium potassium-enriched salt to hypertension guidelines to combat high blood pressure and related health risks. This recommendation follows evidence that potassium-enriched salt can reduce sodium intake and increase potassium intake, offering a taste-neutral solution to a widespread health issue. Despite its benefits and patient compliance, current guidelines rarely endorse these salt substitutes, a gap that, if addressed, could prevent millions of cardiovascular events annually.Experts…