The potential scalability of salt substitutes as an intervention to lower population sodium levels

Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz, Kathy Trieu, Matti Markland, Jason H.Y. Wu, Lorena Saavedra-Garcia, Ashleigh C. Hart, Jie Yu, Sudhir Raj Thout, J. Jaime Miranda, Jacqui Webster

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Abstract

Reducing salt intake is one of the most cost-effective interventions to improve population health due to the subsequent reductions in blood pressure. Countries are introducing programs to lower salt consumption. Such programs usually focus on reducing salt in packaged foods and meals alongside campaigns to change consumer behavior. Thus, this paper provides an overview of the rationale for and evidence supporting the use of salt substitutes. Current approaches to salt reduction are insufficient, and more innovative solutions need to be identified. There is good evidence that salt substitutes, where some of the sodium is replaced with potassium, are effective to lower sodium total intake. The main challenge is to understand the pathways to market for salt substitutes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-13
Number of pages8
JournalSalud Publica de Mexico
Volume64
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Blood pressure
  • Health policy
  • Potassium
  • Salt
  • Salt substitute
  • Sodium

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