What is Light salt?
Light Salt is a salt alternative that has a lighter or smaller sodium content than regular salt. It contains a blend of regular salt and potassium chloride, Light Salt may be suitable for you if you have blood pressure conditions associated with a number of chronic health problems.
TAKE CAUTION!! (Light Salt may not be suitable for you)
Hyperkalemia
Light Salt may not be suitable for you if you are suffering from problems that prevent your body from eliminating excess potassium in your urine. These problems include acute or chronic kidney failure, tissue damage from serious burns and trauma, rupture of red blood cells, and the use of drugs like potassium-conserving diuretics, anticoagulants, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. You should also avoid Light Salt if you have excessively high blood levels of aldosterone, an adrenal hormone that decreases the urinary excretion of potassium.
Side Effects
Healthy individuals are able to safely eliminate excess potassium. Side effects associated with potassium supplements, such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, are are mostly associated with potassium chloride tablets. If you are using Light Salt because of blood pressure problems, you should also check food labels for sodium content. Processed foods often contain added sodium. and consult your doctor if you have questions concerning the use of salt substitutes.
CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION
Contains 50% less sodium than regular salt. Light Salt Mixture is a salt and potassium chloride blend with iodide and a free-flowing agent.
