By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jun 18 2025 With global hypertension and diabetes on the rise, researchers are investigating whether switching to potassium- or magnesium-based salts can help manage blood pressure without sacrificing taste or adherence. Study: Sodium salt substitution for blood pressure in adults with diabetes . Image Credit: luchschenF / Shutterstock In a recent research protocol published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews ,