Healthcast #24: Salt and High Blood Pressure

This healthcast concerns the major role that salt plays in raising your blood pressure. You will learn:

• Who makes the most salt and consumes the most salt
• How much salt is needed and how it gets into your diet
• How to get rid of the salt and your high blood pressure

Length: 9 minutes

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