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How do a low salt and a low sodium diet differ?
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Diet difference: There is no difference between a low "sodium" and a low "salt" diet. Sodium restriction is one way to treat both hypertension and fluid accumulation. Ask your doctor for more information.
Answered 10/4/2016
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