Potassium chloride is a compound found in many low-sodium salt substitutes, says registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo, TODAY's nutrition editor. It has a mildly salty taste that becomes bitter in ...

The substitute was composed of 75% sodium chloride and 25% potassium chloride. This particular subgroup analysis included 15,249 individuals with a prior history of stroke. The average age of ...

Mean age was 64 years, and 54% of participants were male. The salt substitute consisted of 75% sodium chloride and 25% potassium chloride by mass. Concerns about hyperkalemia in the trial have ...