Results: 4

Salt Preference is Linked to Hypertension and not to Aging

Arq. bras. cardiol; 113 (3), 2019
Abstract Background: Seasoning is one of the recommended strategies to reduce salt in foods. However, only a few studies have studied salt preference changes using seasoning. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare preference for salty bread, and if seasoning can change preference in hypertens...

Validation of single measurement of 12-hour urine excretion for estimation of sodium and potassium intake. A longitudinal study

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Evaluation of sodium and potassium intake can be carried out using different methods. Biological markers are able to capture intra and inter-individual variability and are used as separate measurements of consumption. The aim of this study was to test the validity of a single measu...

Dietary potassium intake and renal handling, and their impact on the cardiovascular health of normotensive Afro-Caribbeans

West Indian med. j; 63 (1), 2014
OBJECTIVE: Recent nutritional profiles of dietary intake have indicated a shift from the ancient diet to the Western diet. The ancient diet provided high potassium and low sodium intake, which in turn led to sodium conservation and potassium excretion. This change in the dietary intake is expected to aff...