Sodium, Potassium and Cardiovascular Disease

We all know that too much sodium in our diet is unhealthy.  A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that the ratio of sodium to potassium in our diet has a significant impact on our risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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Effects of Sodium and Potassium Ratio on the Subsequent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

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