<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi All, First, I'd like to thank Laura for her insightful discussion of the Lancet article. Her comments make a lot of sense. On the other hand, there is an interesting report suggesting that hypertension may be the result of dietary salt deficiency : Huang Y "Sodium Chloride and Hypertension" _Medical Hypotheses_ 1997; 49(3): 221-228 The article provides some interesting data and arguments. I'm not suggesting it is correct. I don't know. But I do find it a fascinating challenge to the dominant paradigm. These variations in perspective are difficult for people who have to make a choice, sometimes betting their life on that perspective.