ICMR has launched a community-led study aimed at reducing salt intake, especially among those with hypertension.

The World Health Organisation recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban ...

However, as per studies, experts say Indians consume around 9.2 grams/day, and even in rural areas, it is around 5.6 ...

Excessive salt consumption is fuelling a silent epidemic in India with people at increased risk of hypertension, stroke, ...

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

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

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

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.

Salt substitutes contain less sodium and more potassium than table salt. Learn about why this may be beneficial for health here.

Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality ...

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 ...