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Are some people more sensitive to salt?
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Yes!: Many people. Generally black americans are more salt sensitive, but many indiduals crossing ethnic and racial divedes are. Most people should decrease salt( sodium) intake and increase potassium intake. That is good nutritional support.
Answered 12/9/2013
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