“Can a low sodium diet reduce my BP?”

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“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?

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**Dr. Rafael Sezan** Internist GENEVA, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rafael Sezan Internist GENEVA, NY

Usually for hypertensive patients we recommend low Na diet

**Dr. Kaveh Sharif** Internist Los Angeles, California · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kaveh Sharif Internist Los Angeles, California

It can but usually is not consequential if otherwise healthy

**Alvin Pettle** OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Toronto, On · Accepted Answer

Alvin Pettle OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Toronto, On

Salt retains water and therefor increases your Blood Pressure Dr zAlvin Pettle

**Dr. Claudine J.M. Aguilera** Internist Oakland, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Claudine J.M. Aguilera Internist Oakland, CA

Yes yes and yes! Sodium in a diet is the most common cause of high blood pressure in the united states!