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Low-salt diets lower blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests consuming less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day for people with hypertension. Currently, 77 percent of salt in the average American's diet comes from processed and prepared foods.
Source:
Mayoclinic.com: Sodium---Are You Getting Too Much?
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Sodium and Potassium
More Information:
Harvard Medical School: Watching Daily Sodium Intake Is Important for Some
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