Salt substitutes with less sodium and more potassium have been shown to lower blood pressure in diverse populations, but large clinical studies are needed to evaluate their effects on more serious outcomes, including rates of stroke, heart attack and death.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41591-021-00059-9

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