This is not a new idea. Salt is necessary so finding and maintaining a balance is key.

My blood pressure has always been on the low side. My new doctor caught my systolic at 129. It's never been near this high. My daily recordings now show resting heart rate at 50, diastolic around 60 and systolic between 112 & 125. I increased potassium intake resulting in systolic 110 to 120. The lower 2 numbers stayed consistant. I did not alter my salt intake. We use pink salt with natural minerals.

I take Bumatemide along with Potassium CL, started out on Furosimide, then Torsamide, but both eventually quit working. I have often wondered why our bodies get used to some medications and every so often you have to increase the dosage to get the same results.

Cliff3, you make a good observation and our specific conditions determine what plan works best for each of us. I have been maintaining a low sodium diet. But, with A-Fib, my weight increases & decreases daily as I take Lasix and potassium. I need both as Lasix reduces my potassium as it pushes out fluids. During ablation hospitalization last week, consulting kidney specialist recommended switching off Furosemide to another Lasix and adding a med that reduces impact on potassium while taking Lasix. Still waiting for Rx insurance approval before I can take it.
As you know, you do what works best for you.
Stay Well!

Thanks DonnaDiMartino for your support, much appreciated. 💖🙏🏾