Pretzels, chips, French fries, anything with added salt. Let's give it a try and see if we can get these numbers down a bit. Otherwise we may want to start you on a blood pressure medication. If anything could get me to swear off salty goodies, it's the threat of having to take a pill for the rest of my life. For years, the advice on salt has flip-flopped.
Some experts say too much can send blood pressure climbing.
Others have said that for most people salt isn't a problem. Now, I learned, a landmark study promises to settle the debate. A DASH of prevention Since 1972, cutting back on salt has been a cornerstone of the National Blood Pressure Education Program. The advice is based on dozens of studies showing that high levels of salt are linked to hypertension. Not everyone has been convinced that Law's advice was good.