Micronutrients & recovery
Replacing regular salt with a potassium-enriched salt substitute (75% NaCl, 25% KCl) significantly reduces cardiovascular events and mortality, particularly in populations with low baseline potassium and high sodium intake.
If you have high blood pressure or eat a lot of salty food, consider using a potassium-enriched salt substitute (like Low-Sodium Salt) instead of regular table salt. This can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, especially if you live in an area where most salt comes from home cooking.
In the SSaSS trial, a significant reduction in cardiovascular events and mortality was reported by replacing regular salt (100% Sodium Chloride) with a potassium-enriched salt substitute (75% Sodium Chloride and 25% Potassium Chloride), and resulted in a 57% relative increase in potassium intake and an 8.1% relative reduction in sodium intake
Why this rating
Based on a large cluster randomized controlled trial (SSaSS), which is a high level of evidence for intervention efficacy.
Source
Global mean potassium intake: a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis
Catriona Reddin et al. · European Journal of Nutrition · 2023
DOI 10.1007/s00394-023-03128-6
More from this paper
- Global mean potassium intake (2.25 g/day) is significantly below the World Health Organization's recommended target of >3.5 g/day, with only 14% of the global population achieving this level.Good
- No country globally achieves the combined WHO target of potassium intake >3.5 g/day and sodium intake <2 g/day.Good
Related findings · Micronutrients & recovery
- Trans fats (industrial trans-fatty acids) are unequivocally harmful and should be completely avoided as they raise LDL-C, TGs, and Apo B while lowering HDL-C.Strong
- For menopausal women with osteoporosis, first-line pharmacologic therapies include alendronate, risedronate, zoledronic acid, and denosumab for the prevention of hip, nonvertebral, and vertebral fractures.Strong
- Folic acid fortification of flour prevents neural tube birth defects, and mandatory fortification is more effective than voluntary supplementation alone.Strong
This is one finding among thousands. Every one is graded and traced to its source, so you can see what the evidence actually supports. Browse the research →