Too much salt is unhealthy. One option is using salt substitutes, but are these alternatives any better?

World Health Organisation data states that over 1.9 million deaths across the globe are due to overconsumption of sodium.

Potassium chloride is a compound found in many low-sodium salt substitutes, says registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo, TODAY's nutrition editor.

Research found dietary salt substitutes can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease, and can lower high blood pressure.

Using a salt substitute is linked with a lower risk of early death from any cause or from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Using salt substitutes may significantly reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, study finds.

For the past few months, I’ve had two salt shakers in my kitchen. One is Morton Salt Substitute, which is potassium-based, and I use it for the first few shakes of salt when I’m seasoning a ...

This research was inspired by a recently published Salt Substitute and Stroke Study from China which found salt substitutes were able to decrease the risk of heart attacks, stroke and early death.

Researchers have found that cooking with a salt substitute can lower a person's risk for cardiovascular disease and premature death.

Research found dietary salt substitutes can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease, and can lower high blood pressure.