- female
- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
Which salt is better for high blood pressure?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Try to avoid table salt specifically in raw form. Better to go for Himalayan salt or rock salt instead of it. That cutting down on sodium in your diet is the best way to maintain your BP? Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can improve blood pressure by about 5 to 6 mm Hg.
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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