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To: DewDiligence_on_SI who wrote (22579)	1/19/2007 9:07:51 AM
From: tom pope	Respond to of 52153

I think that is absolutely right. I was rationalizing that "sure I know salt should be avoided, but I don't use that much. I suppose some individuals could be more salt sensitive than others.

To: DewDiligence_on_SI who wrote (22579)	1/19/2007 9:45:52 AM
From: Biomaven	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 52153

I think the link is clear—for those who comply with a low sodium diet. I think the situation is more complex than you suggest. There is no study I am aware of showing actual health benefits (aside from a modest BP reduction) from sodium limitation, and there are claims that reduced sodium intake increases plasma renin activity, which would likely be bad. This review article discusses the issue: mja.com.au It might be that a combination low sodium diet plus ARB's is the best bet. Peter