Sodium restriction may reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, primarily among people starting out with higher blood pressure. Although there can be small benefits among people with lower blood pressure, these effects are typically not clinically relevant (and possibly non-existent). The effects of a reduction in salt intake of 2,300 milligrams (2.3 g) stratified by blood pressure are summarized below.
Changes in blood pressure to salt reduction, by baseline status
