• Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.
• Diets high in sodium increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
• With the widespread consumption of processed foods, many people find it hard to limit their sodium intake.
• Now, a study has found that, for women, a potassium-rich diet may combat the effects of a high sodium diet, and lower blood pressure.
• In men, however, a potassium-rich diet had no significant effect.

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Written by Katharine Lang on July 25, 2022

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