Feasibility and antihypertensive effect of replacing regular salt with mineral salt -rich in magnesium and potassium- in subjects with mildly elevated blood pressure
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High salt intake is linked to hypertension whereas a restriction of dietary salt lowers blood pressure (BP). Substituting potassium and/or magnesium salts for sodium chloride (NaCl) may enhance the feasibility of salt restriction and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-09-01
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Series: | Nutrition Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.nutritionj.com/content/10/1/88 |