Potassium-Enriched Salt Substitution (PESS) - Why It Makes a Difference

Potassium-enriched salt substitution saves lives

11 Aug 2022 — 2 min read

Potassium-enriched salt substitution saves lives

Last year, when I wrote about salt, I discussed the results of two papers, one from India and one from China that showed reduction in blood pressure and lower rates of stroke, cardiovascular events and deaths in those who used a potassium-enriched salt substitute (PESS) as compared to those who used regular salt.

What is PESS? It is salt, where between 15-30% of the sodium is replaced by potassium. The salt tastes the same, but the amount of sodium that goes into the body is less as compared to regular salt.

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Updated Salt and Sodium Guidelines and Research

Salt intake should be equal to or less than 1 teaspoon per day. Since we can't control the salt in processed foods and food we don't cook ourselves, the best way is not to add extra salt to what we eat and to use LSSS wherever we can.