Salt And Diet

Science Daily: Low-salt diets may not be beneficial for all, study suggests - Salt reduction only important in some people with high blood pressure

summary - A large worldwide study has found that, contrary to popular thought, low-salt diets may not be beneficial and may actually increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death compared to average salt consumption. The study suggests that the only people who need to worry about reducing sodium in their diet are those with hypertension (high blood pressure) and have high salt consumption.