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Results 1 - 10 of 51 for salt
  1. Sodium (National Library of Medicine)  
    Table salt is a combination of two minerals - sodium and chloride Your body needs some sodium to work properly. It helps with the function ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sodium.html - Health Topics
  2. DASH Eating Plan (National Library of Medicine)  
    DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It is an eating plan that is based on research studies sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dasheatingplan.html - Health Topics
  3. How to Lower Cholesterol with Diet (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... eat these fish two times a week. Limit salt. You should try to limit the amount of sodium (salt) that you eat to no more than 2,300 milligrams (about 1 teaspoon of salt) a day. That includes all the sodium you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/howtolowercholesterolwithdiet.html - Health Topics
  4. How to Prevent High Blood Pressure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... high blood pressure, such as eating too much sodium (salt) or not enough potassium, lack of exercise, drinking ... blood pressure, you should limit the amount of sodium (salt) that you eat and increase the amount ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventhighbloodpressure.html - Health Topics
  5. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... helps your cells, heart, and muscles work properly. Sodium, which helps control the amount of fluid in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fluidandelectrolytebalance.html - Health Topics
  6. Blood Pressure Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Losing weight Being physically active Managing stress Reducing sodium in your diet Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and illegal ... vessels to relax. Diuretics remove extra water and sodium (salt) from your body. This lowers the amount ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodpressuremedicines.html - Health Topics
  7. Diets (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Goes easy on saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars The key to losing weight ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diets.html - Health Topics
  8. Heart Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Smoking Eating foods high in fat, cholesterol, and sodium (salt) Having an inactive lifestyle Alcohol use disorder (AUD) ... Most treatment plans include: Taking medicine Eating less sodium and drinking less liquid to control fluid buildup ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartfailure.html - Health Topics
  9. High Blood Pressure (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/highbloodpressure.html - Health Topics
  10. Chronic Kidney Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your kidneys healthier longer: Choose foods with less salt (sodium) Control your blood pressure; your health care provider ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chronickidneydisease.html - Health Topics
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