Salt substitution linked with lower risk for dying early, study finds

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CNN has found that using less salt in your meals can help you live longer. Salt adds taste to our food, but too much of it can be bad for us. A new research has found that using less salt can lower the risk of death.

The research was done by using substitutes or replacements for salt while cooking. This was linked to a lower risk of dying early from any cause or heart disease. Some substitutes that were tested for salt included a mix of potassium chloride and sodium chloride.

However, there are many factors that affect this research. For example, most of the research was done in China. So, the results may not apply to other countries.

Even so, reducing salt in your diet could help prevent sickness. It could also lower blood pressure. This is another way how less salt can help us live longer.

However, people should consult with health professionals if they have concerns about their salt intake.

Vocabulary Insights:

• Substitute /?s?bst?tju?t/ (noun): A thing acting or serving in place of another.
• Potassium Chloride /p??tæsi?m ?kl??ra?d/ (noun): A metal halide salt composed of potassium and chloride, used in medicine, food processing, and scientific research.
• Sodium Chloride /?so?di?m ?kl??ra?d/ (noun): The chemical name for salt, a substance used for seasoning and preserving food.
• Blood Pressure /?bl?d ?pr???r/ (noun): The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a vital sign of health.