2.96 million fewer people would die each year if we replaced salt with this

Researchers from the US and Australia suggest that replacing regular table salt with a potassium-enriched alternative could significantly improve health. Their study estimates that this change could prevent nearly three million deaths annually from cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases. Excess sodium intake is linked to health risks such as hypertension and heart failure, with the WHO recommending a maximum of 5 grams of salt per day. The study outlines five scenarios for implementing this salt replacement, with the most comprehensive suggesting a complete switch to a potassium-rich blend, potentially preventing 2.96 million deaths and 10.17 million new cardiovascular cases each year. However, researchers caution that excessive potassium intake can also pose health risks.