Aldosterone: Unlocking our understanding of cardiovascular risk

The general public understands that blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular health. Most people don't realize that the hormone aldosterone is an even more powerful risk factor predicting cardiovascular
events and mortality.  After reading the latest issue of the just-released Salt Institute Salt and Health newsletter, you will understand that aldosterone is the key to understanding why low-salt diets have not proved beneficial to human health.