What is the daily salt intake of patients with mild hypertension?

Patients with mild hypertension should limit salt intake to less than 5 grams per day.

Excessive salt intake is one of the important factors leading to hypertension, so patients with hypertension need to control salt intake to help lower blood pressure. Patients with mild hypertension should not consume more than 5 grams per day. Strict salt intake helps to better control blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It should be noted that salt intake control needs long-term adherence, and patients with hypertension should maintain good eating habits and lifestyle to maintain stable blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. At the same time, attention should also be paid to maintaining appropriate exercise, weight loss and other measures to comprehensively manage hypertension.