Salt substitute was able to reduce blood pressure and protect against stroke

Scientists from Oxford conducted a study which found that a salt substitute is chloride.

potassium - lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and premature death. Discuss

About 32 thousand people took part in the researchhuman. they all ate a salt substitute. Studies have confirmed that as a result of the use of potassium chloride, blood pressure, the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke did decrease in all participants without exception. Moreover, the pressure decreased in all volunteers, regardless of region, age, gender, weight and concomitant factors associated with blood pressure. Just as important, there were no unwanted side effects.

The risk of stroke, heart attack, premature death was reduced by 11%; chronic cardiovascular diseases - by 13%.

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