Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In a study from China, use of a salt substitute containing 75% sodium chloride and 25% potassium chloride by adults reduced the rate of stroke, major cardiovascular events, and death by 10-15% over just 5 years. Reference: nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa2105675
The adults in this study had a history of stroke or who were older than 60 years with a history of uncontrolled blood pressure. There may be less benefit in adults without a history of stroke or uncontrolled blood pressure. I suspect there will still be some benefit.
You can replicate the salt formula used in this study by mixing Morton Lite with normal Morton salt, in 50/50 proportions. Morton Lite has 50% potassium chloride. Morton Lite is very similar to regular salt in taste in foods, but with a subtle difference. However, 25% potassium chloride salt is indistinguishable (or superior) according to most people.
A recent randomized controlled trial, for instance, shows that subjects prefer 25% potassium chloride salt to regular salt. (The same is not true of 50% potassium chloride salt, according to other studies.) Reference: clinicalhypertension.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40885-016-0054-9
If you have a history of kidney disease or are on blood pressure lowering medications, please consult your physician before starting to use 25% potassium chloride salt.
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In a study from China, use of a salt substitute containing 75% sodium chloride and 25% potassium chloride by adults reduced the rate of stroke, major cardiovascular events, and death by 10-15% over just 5 years. Reference: nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa2105675
The adults in this study had a history of stroke or who were older than 60 years with a history of uncontrolled blood pressure. There may be less benefit in adults without a history of stroke or uncontrolled blood pressure. I suspect there will still be some benefit.
You can replicate the salt formula used in this study by mixing Morton Lite with normal Morton salt, in 50/50 proportions. Morton Lite has 50% potassium chloride. Morton Lite is very similar to regular salt in taste in foods, but with a subtle difference. However, 25% potassium chloride salt is indistinguishable (or superior) according to most people.
A recent randomized controlled trial, for instance, shows that subjects prefer 25% potassium chloride salt to regular salt. (The same is not true of 50% potassium chloride salt, according to other studies.) Reference: clinicalhypertension.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40885-016-0054-9
If you have a history of kidney disease or are on blood pressure lowering medications, please consult your physician before starting to use 25% potassium chloride salt.
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