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I've got a blood pressure test in three days and i really need to will help to further lower sodium/ blood pressure?
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Low sodium : Are you referring to a low sodium diet to improve your blood pressure? You need to stick to about 1500 mg to 2300 mg per day of sodium. Here is a list of foods: http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/04/diet-for-patients-with-kidney-disease.Html.
Answered 5/22/2013
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