In article >,
"SteveB" > wrote:

> "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

In this case, he is right. My own Endocrinologist (MD) warns against
over use of potassium chloride.

So does my pharmacist.
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