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Hypertension Management

The management of high blood pressure, including the role of sodium reduction and potassium intake.

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Jan 10, 2026

What is the scientific evidence that baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) affects erectile function in humans?

There is no credible clinical evidence that ingesting baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) improves erectile function in humans; the peer-reviewed literature contains no robust trials showing benefit and ...

Jan 6, 2026

Are there clinical studies showing black salt reduces blood pressure?

Randomized clinical trials and meta-analyses show that reducing dietary sodium lowers blood pressure and that people of African descent often have a larger blood-pressure response to salt reduction, b...