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Is There Any Alternative To Table Salt For A Hypertensive Person?
Question: Is their a salt replacement for people on diets that really want that salt flavoring on food but can't have salt.
Brief Answer:
Good evening, yes there are salt replacements
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM!
In response to your question about salt replacements there are a few options that may be of interest to you.
The safest option is to use an herbal flavoring. There are many available generically.
The other option is a salt substitue which is essentially potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride. My only concern with that is how much you use and that your doctor monitors your electrolytes.
I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to write back if you need clarifications. It is not ethical to mention brand names, so I can only recommend generically.
Please use your follow-up for additional clarification.
Regards,
XXXXXXX J. Shattler, MS,RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Good evening, yes there are salt replacements
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM!
In response to your question about salt replacements there are a few options that may be of interest to you.
The safest option is to use an herbal flavoring. There are many available generically.
The other option is a salt substitue which is essentially potassium chloride instead of sodium chloride. My only concern with that is how much you use and that your doctor monitors your electrolytes.
I hope I have answered your question. Please feel free to write back if you need clarifications. It is not ethical to mention brand names, so I can only recommend generically.
Please use your follow-up for additional clarification.
Regards,
XXXXXXX J. Shattler, MS,RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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