High sodium and low potassium intake are key risk factors for recurrent stroke . However, the impact of salt substitutes on stroke recurrence and mortality remains unclear. To explore this, a study has examined the effectiveness of consuming a salt substitute consisting of 75% sodium chloride and 25% potassium chloride in 15,249 patients with stroke and 5,746 healthy individuals. The study found that the salt substitute significantly reduced the risk of recurrent stroke by 14% and death by 12% in patients with a history of stroke.
The beneficial effects of the salt substitute were largely observed in patients with hemorrhagic stroke and stroke-related deaths. No significant differences were reported for hyperkalemia. These findings suggest that salt substitution is a safe and low-cost intervention that reduces stroke recurrence and mortality, offering significant health benefits. Did…
