Lowerbp2 
I run a Groups.io group (main.hyperaldosteronism@groups.io or patiens that have high blood pressure and what is called salt sensitive BP. We find moving to the low Na DASH can markedly improve BP control.. Using Cronometer has helped them discover where their excess sodium in coming from(Goal <1,500 mg Na( and how to increase their potassium intake to >4,700 mg K. Just using cronometer for one day is able to demonstrate that, despite their swearing they are on a low sodium diet, they are not.
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Re: Measuring Sodium
Seems to me each person will need to calibrate this to their own fingers if you want to be exact. Regarding BP the DASH Eating plan (low sodium version) is the best tested eating plan available. The …1 -
Re: Nutrient balance question
Can you then add Na/K as a general option. This would be useful for those with CHF or renal disease including the 1 Billion in the world with high blood pressure that should be on the low Na DASH eat…2 -
Re: How long is sodium in your system?
I specialize in using the DASH eating plan to get BP to goal. This works in 2 weeks usually and can be tracked with Cronometer and by having your health care team measure urine Na and K from time to …1
