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Salt vs. Potassium

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Low Potassium Intake Reduces Blood Pressure

High saltintig is the leading risk estimated to be causing millions of deaths every year. High blood pressure still called the silent and invisible killer because it rarely causes symptoms, but is one of the most powerful independent predictors of some of our leading causes of death. But sodium is found in crappy process foods, while potassium is concentrated in healthy foods like beans and green so having low sodium intake an high potassium intake may just be a marker for more healthful det more plant foods and less crap. How do we know sodium is cause and effect bad? Because randomize control trial show sodium reduction leads to blood pressure reduction.

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