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Would it be possible that a small amount of salt consumed every other day increase blood pressure?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Salt : We recommend to hold to 3gm salt a day.

Answered 4/6/2013

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A member asked:

Would it be possible that a small amount of salt consumed every other day increase blood pressure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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