Salt reduction lowers cardiovascular risk: meta-analysis of outcome trials

The totality of evidence, including epidemiological studies, animal studies, randomised trials, and now out come studies all show the substantial benefits in reducing the average intake of salt.6-9 Most countries have adopted policies to reduce salt intake by persuading the food industry to reformulate food with less salt, as is occurring successfully in the UK,10 and also by encouraging people to use less salt in their own cooking and at the table.