Salt Myth:

Reducing salt intake can reduce blood pressure, true or false?

THIS IS TRUE

For most people reducing salt in the diet can help to lower blood pressure
Losing some weight will have a greater effect on BP
Other dietary influences such as increasing fruit, vegetable and fiber intake also help

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