Question

A 53-year-old newly diagnosed hypertension patient asks about alcohol and sodium. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

Limit sodium ideally to 1,500 mg/day and avoid or minimize alcohol for optimal BP control

Answer

No need to modify either

Answer

Sodium has no effect on BP

Answer

Alcohol lowers BP

Answer

Only potassium matters

Practice question

A 53-year-old newly diagnosed hypertension patient asks about alcohol and sodium. What is correct?