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Americans, Blood Pressure and Salt

By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Health Pro Monday, January 28, 2008
Most Americans eat too much salt (or sodium). In some studies nearly three times the healthy amount of 1.5 grams per day. 95% of men and 75% of women eat 5.8 grams per day. A diet high in sodium increases blood pressure and is directly linked to heart attacks and strokes. These effects are more pro...
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1/28/08 3:12pm

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By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Health Pro— Last Modified: 10/11/11, First Published: 01/28/08