Among the everyday products that can be adapted are bread, ready-made meals, and takeout food.
Modeling has shown that even minimal changes in the recipes of popular goods can lead to a decrease in the average blood pressure in the population. Moreover, people do not need to change their habits or consciously reduce their salt intake—the effect is achieved automatically through changes in food composition.
Over time, such "invisible" measures can help prevent numerous cases of heart attacks and strokes, as well as reduce mortality from cardiovascular diseases. Although the benefit for an individual may seem insignificant, at the level of millions, it becomes critically important for public health.
The authors of the study emphasize that gradually reducing the salt level in industrially produced products is one of the most effective and realistic ways to lessen the burden on the healthcare system and reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases without putting additional pressure on consumers.
