FDA Proposal on Salt Substitutes May Bring Unexpected Harms

FDA Proposal on Salt Substitutes May Bring Unexpected Harms
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The Food and Drug Administration’s drive toward salt substitutes, aimed at reducing dietary sodium, faces mounting skepticism from top health experts.

Salt has been in the FDA’s crosshairs for some time. Since October 2021, the federal agency has notably urged restaurants and food manufacturers to take voluntary measures to reduce salt use, targeting reductions in sodium across more than 160 food categories.
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