Cutting back on salt consumption can significantly reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Published in the British Medical Journal, the investigation suggests that lowering salt intake can reduce the chances of developing the symptoms of cardiovascular disease by up to a quarter.

British scientists also estimate that a diet with less salt could lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by as much as a fifth.

A catalogue of research over the years has identified a link between salt consumption and higher blood pressure, which is known to increase the risk of a heart attack.

"Our study provides unique evidence that sodium reduction might prevent cardiovascular disease and should dispel any residual concern that sodium reduction might be harmful," the report reads.

The research featured volunteers who had participated in two previous investigations into hypertension and used results obtained from over 2,400 patients in total. ADNFCR-980-ID-18124785-ADNFCR

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