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Shaking the Salt Habit to Lower High Blood Pressure

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  • Reducing the sodium in your diet can help lower your blood pressure.
  • Sodium is often hiding in processed foods.
  • Follow our tips below for reducing sodium at home and when eating out.
Video: Too much salt is bad for your health. Here's how to know how much of it you're eating.

Last Reviewed: May 9, 2024

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