For patients who suffer from hypertension, low-sodium diets that use NaCl substitutes, such as_____, are often prescribed.

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KCl (potassium chloride) is often used as a substitute for NaCl in low-sodium diets for hypertension patients. Potassium has been shown to help lower blood pressure, and KCl provides a similar salty taste to NaCl. MgCl and CaCl are also salt substitutes, but they are less commonly used compared to KCl. LiCl and BeCl are not commonly used as salt substitutes in food.

For Patients Who Suffer from Hypertension, Low-Sodium Diets That Use