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2021-02-21 16:23:24
Are low sodium salts high in potassium? What about Himalayan rock salt? Are they high in potassium? Does that result in low sodium levels
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Low sodium salt is used to decrease the blood pressure. Potassium helps in decrease in blood pressure.
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These type of salts should be carefully taken.

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Hi, salt is sodium chloride. Low sodium salts are definately high on chlorides and potassium. Its given to drop the blood pressure.

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