AIIMS, public health experts back low-sodium salt use, drop table salt to tackle India’s hypertension crisis
Indian Express·2h ago·Informative
What Happened
AIIMS and public health experts advocate switching to potassium-enriched low-sodium salt substitutes to combat India's hypertension crisis. Indians currently consume 8-11 grams daily, double WHO's recommendation. Low-sodium alternatives contain 70-75% sodium chloride and 25-30% potassium chloride, reducing cardiovascular disease risk without requiring dietary habit changes.
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