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Would taking more salt in help my low blood pressure?

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NO: Inreased salt intake will increase blood pressure. A diet rich in potassium can help with blood pressure. Low salt diets are very important in trating high blood pressure.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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