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Himalayan salt consumption for Bp

2021-07-03 17:58:59
Hello doctors I need your inputs on the my question on consuming himalayan rock salt and it's effects on controlling blood pressure.. I have been seeing articles and YouTube videos supporting consumption of half spoon of rock salt with one glass of water in empty stomach daiy would be beneficial to body including control over Bp.. as it has got required minerals.. Please clarify is this myth is medically correct ???
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Answered2021-07-04 07:10:17

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Don't know what it contains, but excessive salt will increase BP..

Answered2021-07-03 18:07:27

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