Tag: Salt / Sodium
High Sodium Intake Associated With New Atrial Fibrillation
Cumulative proportional probability for AF events greatest for those in the highest quartile of salt intake
High Sodium May Contribute to CVD Deaths in Shandong, China
16,100 CVD deaths attributable to higher sodium intake among those aged 25 to 69 in 2011
Sodium Intake, BP Linked in Communities With Highest Intake
Positive correlations only seen in communities in the highest tertile of sodium intake
Health Gains, Cost Savings Projected for Sodium Goals
Substantial health gains and cost savings expected with implementation of FDA sodium targets
Web Program Tied to Better Salt Knowledge, Behaviors in Children
Improvements seen in salt-related knowledge, behaviors, self-efficacy but no change in salt intake
Dietary Constituents Minimally Attenuate Sodium-BP Link
Sodium-BP link persisted after controlling for 13 macronutrients, 12 vitamins, 7 minerals
Low Serum Sodium Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Men
126 to 140 mmol/L linked to increased odds of prevalent cognitive impairment, decline in older men
High Salt Intake Impacts Gut Microbiome
But, gut bacteria may be a therapeutic target to counteract effects of high-salt diets
Enjoyment of Spicy Food May Lower Salt Preference, Intake
High spice preference leads to lower salt intake, blood pressure than in those who dislike spice
Low Health Beliefs for Salt Intake in Hemodialysis Patients
Score for subscale of perceived seriousness for no reduction of salt intake higher in transplant patients