Folks Skipping Salt Substitutes — Even Those With High Blood Pressure

Folks Skipping Salt Substitutes — Even Those With High Blood Pressure

Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

U.S. survey finds salt substitutes rarely used by people with high blood pressure

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025, held in Baltimore, September 4–7, 2025.

Study Finds Low Adoption of Salt Substitutes Among Americans With High Blood Pressure Despite Proven Benefits

A comprehensive analysis of nearly two decades of U.S. health survey data reveals that salt substitutes remain significantly underutilized among Americans with high blood pressure, despite their proven effectiveness in reducing sodium intake and managing hypertension. The study, presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025, found that overall salt substitute usage among all U.S. adults peaked at just 5.4% i…