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2023-12-31 09:43:41
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Mohd Zulhusni bin Mat Rani
Health, Salt
31 December 23
Malaysia
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New Straits Times
Although essential for good health, the sodium in table salt and in certain foods can be harmful when consumed in excess. In particular, it increases the risk of stroke and premature death. A new study reveals that removing just a tiny amount of salt from the daily diet can lower blood pressure, with "a decline comparable to [the] effect achieved
with drugs.