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What health benefits are associated with giving up salt?
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Lower BP: Higher levels of salt are implicated in the elevation of blood pressure to levels that can be harmful. The body needs salt, so you cannot get rid of it entirely, but avoidance of commercial foods with extra salt put in for taste only is probably a good idea. Read the labels.
Answered 5/4/2013
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