Do I lose benefits of lower saturated fats and lower cholesterol if I have high sodium intake?
Over the past 6 months, I have lowered my intake of saturated fats and cholesterol. However, it’s VERY VERY VERY hard to lower my sodium intake. If I have lowered my saturated fats and my cholesterol (which I know has an over all effect on blood pressure) do I lose the benefits if my sodium intake is high (4000mg+ daily average?
Hi SstrangeE,
No, you do not lose the benefits of a lower saturated fat and cholesterol intake even though your sodium intake remains high. However, the effect on blood pressure will be greater if you are able to reduce your sodium intake as well.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
7 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure – http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/naturalwaystolowerbloodpressure.html
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Hi SstrangeE,
No, you do not lose the benefits of a lower saturated fat and cholesterol intake even though your sodium intake remains high. However, the effect on blood pressure will be greater if you are able to reduce your sodium intake as well.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
7 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure – http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/naturalwaystolowerbloodpressure.html
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