The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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February 20, 2012
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Salt Restriction
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Salt Restriction
February 20, 2012 (Issue: 1384)
The average daily intake of sodium in the US is about 3400 mg. Dietary guidelines recommend reducing it to 50 years old. Salt reduction lowers blood pressure, and lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and...more
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