"Steve Pope" > wrote in message
...
> Andy > wrote:
>
>> I was wondering that myself for ages (high blood pressure
>> being what it is) and now wonder if potassium chloride (Morton
>> salt substitute) might make a difference, but for better or
>> worse? I dunno... sodium and potassium chlorides being two
>> different compounds.
>
> Possibly, but only if you're a sodium-sensitive hypertensive.
> Only a third or less of individuals with hypertension are.
>
> The way to find out, which you may not want to pursue, is
> to establish a baseline for you B.P. without any meds,
> then eat a very low sodium diet (< 100 mg/day) for at least
> three weeks, then re-test your B.P. To be meaningful you
> will have to measure it for several days.
>
> Since undergoing this investigation involves dropping your
> meds for awhile it is very unadvised if that would be
> a dangerous thing to do.
>
> I'd also be cautious about eating too much potassium.
>
> Steve

I'm MOST cautious about people who offer medical advice in Usenet
newsgroups. I ask my doctors.

Steve