Heart-healthy salt could prevent 12,000 deaths a year in the UK, experts say - and you can buy it at the supermarket

Researchers state that a healthier salt substitute, which resembles regular table salt in appearance and taste, could prevent millions of deaths globally. In the UK, experts suggest that adopting this potassium-enriched version could prevent 12,000 deaths annually. Furthermore, replacing standard salt with this supermarket-available alternative could potentially avoid 60,000 cases of kidney disease and cardiovascular conditions every year. This heart-healthy option offers a significant public health benefit by reducing mortality and chronic illness rates.