Substitute for salt intake?

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Hi! Several months ago I had this bad feeling, while walking or even sitting,  as if I was about to fall-out; you know-some sort of dizziness. It always occurred to me in a matter of seconds and then gone. Though seen by several doctors nothing was found unusual about my health. The last one advised me to watch out for my salt intake as he suspected that this could be a first stage of high blood pressure. I followed his advice that I totally reduced my salt intake that my foods nearly taste bland, and the dizziness nearly gone. The ironic of it however, was during the last few days of cycling I can feel that cramps are always about to occur that I have to reduce my effort in pedalling just to avoid being hit by cramps over the saddle as most of the time I always cycle alone. I read an article on the Internet that taking salt can avoid cramps while cycling or running; question is can anyone provide me with a substitute for salt w/o getting adverse effect on my health? I'm 58 yrs old.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The only alternative for the normal table salt (sodium chloride) is the Potassium chloride, it is known in the pharmacies as the replace for the normal salt. 

However, your body may not react properly with this salt , so better to consult the doctor.

Cramps occurred due to shortage of certain kinds of minerals in our bodies.

My advice is to make complete blood analysis at a lab and show it to a doctor, he will identify what minerals your body needs and will advice about your blood pressure.

klakla · Answer

cramps are a sign of low potassium level in the body. you can try substitiuting potassium salt to ordinary table salt or eat food rich in potassium like bananas. 

Potassium salt is available at your local health store. you can also experiment on the diffierent spices available in your area. It will definitely add flavor to your otherwise bland food.

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