Everyday products that contain salt include bread, ready-made meals, and takeout food.
Modeling conducted during the study demonstrated that even minor changes in the recipes of popular items can lead to a decrease in average blood pressure among the population. Moreover, people do not need to specifically limit their salt intake or change their habits—the effect is achieved automatically through changes in food composition.
This "invisible" approach over time can prevent numerous heart attacks and strokes, as well as reduce mortality rates from cardiovascular diseases. Although the individual benefit may seem minor, on a scale of millions of people, it has significant implications for public health.
The authors of the study note that gradually reducing the salt content in industrially produced foods is one of the most effective and feasible methods for alleviating the burden on the healthcare system and decreasing the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases without the need to pressure consumers.
