When can a low-salt diet be harmful?

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  1. Dr. Pierre Dukan
     
    Dr. Pierre Dukan answered:
    People with natural low blood pressure and those who are used to using salt on their food should exercise caution when following a low-salt diet.

    A diet too low in salt, especially when combined with a large intake of water, can lower blood pressure. If your blood pressure is already naturally low, this can produce fatigue and dizziness if you get up quickly.

    People with low pressure should not go overboard with salt reduction and should limit their water intake to 1½ quarts per day.
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