If people cut their salt intake and increased their intake of potassium by eating more fruits and vegetables, millions of lives around the world could be saved every year, says research out today.
These dietary changes would lower people's blood pressure, which would reduce their risk of having a stroke or heart attack, according to the findings published on bmj.com.
To take an in-depth look at the topic, British researchers and other experts from around the world analyzed dozens of international studies on salt and potassium and high blood pressure. High blood pressure is defined as a reading greater than or equal to 140/90.
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that's not what Obama wants , he wants you to eat salt and no potassium , that way you die faster.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to die anyway, so if salt and low potassium make you happy, go for it. How many people can this planet hold and feed? If no one passes away whatcha' going to do to feed the hungry (can't do it now) and where they goin' live?
ReplyDeleteWhy, so you can live to some old age with dementia and a broken down body?
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