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Potassium-enriched salt could prevent nearly 3 million deaths annually, global study finds

While it effectively lowers blood pressure, experts note that individuals with severe kidney disease should exercise caution

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A global study by The George Institute for Global Health reveals that replacing ordinary table salt with a potassium-enriched alternative could prevent nearly three million deaths worldwide annually.

Published in Nature Health, the research shows that switching to this substitute, which replaces some sodium chloride with potassium chloride, could also avert over 10 million new cases of cardiovascular and kidney disease. 

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