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Salt for high blood pressure

2021-01-04 01:22:34
Which salt is best for people with high blood pressure? Is rock salt good? How much quantity of salt is fine to take in a day?
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Less than 2.3 gm per day.

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Normal intake is 10-12 gms in 24 hrs Blood pressure—5-6 gms is allowed
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Common salt is good

Answered2021-01-04 03:37:03

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Any salt is bad for patients with High Blood Pressure. It’s better to avoid salt in any form Less than 2gm per day is recommended for patients with HTN

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