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Salt Substitute Cuts Stroke Risks by 14%: Study

2/6/2025

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A groundbreaking study in northern China reveals that swapping table salt for a salt substitute can significantly lower the risk of recurrent strokes by 14% and reduce stroke-related deaths by 21% among survivors. Participants also enjoyed a slight drop in systolic blood pressure, highlighting the powerful impact of simple dietary changes on health.

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A groundbreaking study in northern China reveals that swapping table salt for a salt substitute can significantly lower the risk of recurrent strokes by 14% and reduce stroke-related deaths by 21% among survivors. Participants also enjoyed a slight drop in systolic blood pressure, highlighting the powerful impact of simple dietary changes on health.