Internist Questions Low sodium diet

Can a low sodium diet reduce my BP?

I am planning to take up a low sodium diet to lose weight. Can it have a negative impact on my BP?

4 Answers

Usually for hypertensive patients we recommend low Na diet
It can but usually is not consequential if otherwise healthy
Salt retains water and therefor increases your Blood Pressure Dr zAlvin Pettle
Yes yes and yes! Sodium in a diet is the most common cause of high blood pressure in the united states!