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geminisblue79
Aug 29, 2008, 07:49 PM
My 80 year old grandpaw was told to cut down on his salt intake. We bought the no-salt substitute because he would not cut down on the amount of salt he used. His taste buds are not working correctly because he can not tell the difference. If you have ever tried it you knoe what I mean. Anyway, someone told me before the salt substitute caused some people problems. I don't know if it was just a few people or many. If anyone knows anything about this please let me know. Thank you

J_9
Aug 29, 2008, 08:02 PM
This problem is a simple fix. Take the salt away completely. He will eat when he is hungry enough.

N0help4u
Aug 29, 2008, 08:12 PM
Here is a search with a lot about salt and salt substitutes
I think it can be bad for your thyroid, especially if he doesn't get iodine found in salt.
Salt substitutes contain potassium chloride instead of sodium

NO salt substitute dangers - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=NO+salt+substitute+dangers&btnG=Search)

geminisblue79
Aug 29, 2008, 09:28 PM
Thanks guys