It’s common knowledge that restricting salt is one of the front line recommendations for preventing high blood pressure. However, new research conducted by Belgium’s University of Leuven questions that conventional wisdom.

In this study, they found that severely limiting salt intake (consuming less than 1500 mg per day) didn’t reduce heart attack and stroke risk in most people without high blood pressure. They do note that those with high blood pressure do benefit from restricting sodium. This study has come under attack from the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association for its conclusions.

Treating high blood pressure is more than cutting back on salt, but preventing it in the first place may need a new set of eyes.

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