While any herb or spice is a great alternative to salt, seven popular healthier salt substitutes include: Psst…one of these should be used in moderation if you have certain health conditions.

The progression of evidence has marched forward from studies showing a reduction in salt associated with lower blood pressure ...

This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at ...

A new study confirms that using a salt substitute can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and early death. Researchers analyzed data from multiple studies and found strong evidence that ...

“Lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) are alternatives to regular salt. They contain less sodium than regular salt and often include potassium chloride, with or without other agents, to achieve ...

Share on Pinterest Salt substitutes are a simple intervention that can help manage blood pressure and lower stroke risk. Maskot/Getty Images Salt substitutes may reduce stroke recurrence and death ...

Share on Pinterest Swapping salt for potassium-enriched salt substitutes may be the best choice for people who have already experienced a stroke. Image credit: Holcy/Getty Images. Reducing sodium ...

Preeya Alexander: And our mail bag went off, Norman, with… Norman Swan: The salt substitute story, yeah. Preeya Alexander: Yeah, potassium salt. A couple of people have written in, Christine who ...

Sydney: This week the World Health Organisation (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at home for substitutes containing less sodium. But what exactly ...

The study shows that a simple change—switching to a salt that contains some potassium—can help stroke survivors reduce their ...

In a recent study, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14% compared to regular salt intake. The research follows new guidelines from the World Health ...