Feasibility and antihypertensive effect of replacing regular salt with mineral salt -rich in magnesium and potassium- in subjects with mildly elevated blood pressure

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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Main Authors: Sarkkinen Essi S, Kastarinen Mika J, Niskanen Tarja H, Karjalainen Pia H, Venäläinen Taisa M, Udani Jay K, Niskanen Leo K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Subjects:
blood pressure
hypertension
sodium reduction
mineral salt
low-sodium
high-potassium and high-magnesium salt
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/10/1/88

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