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A low sodium, low saturated fat diet can reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad” cholesterol, in the blood and reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

A low-sodium diet lowered systolic blood pressure in nearly 75% of the people who participated in the allocated diet order crossover study.

ANSWER: There are many causes for a low blood sodium level. While you are probably right that your mother has one common cause (SIADH), she should have an evaluation before any treatment is started.