For decades, one of the most common recommendations for lowering high blood pressure has been simple: eat less salt. But a new scientific report suggests that this advice may be missing an equally important part of the equation.

Researchers say that increasing potassium intake, rather than focusing only on reducing sodium, could lead to better blood pressure control. By addressing both nutrients together, this approach could strengthen efforts to prevent hypertension and reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular problems.

The potential impact is enormous. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 1.28 billion adults worldwide and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.…