ReviewPflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology2015
Salt and sugar: their effects on blood pressure.
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- Consumption of Ultra-Processed Food and Blood Pressure in Korean Adults.Korean circulation journal · 2022Article
- Reducing Sodium Consumption in Mexico: A Strategy to Decrease the Morbidity and Mortality of Cardiovascular Diseases.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Nutritional Content and Health Profile of Single-Serve Non-Dairy Plant-Based Beverages.Nutrients · 2021Article
- Nutritional Content and Health Profile of Non-Dairy Plant-Based Yogurt Alternatives.Nutrients · 2021Article
- International Analysis of the Nutritional Content and a Review of Health Benefits of Non-Dairy Plant-Based Beverages.Nutrients · 2021Article
- Nutrient Composition of Foods Marketed to Children or Adolescents Sold in the Spanish Market: Are They Any Better?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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- Quantity, Quality, and Timing of Carbohydrate Intake and Blood Pressure.Current nutrition reports · 2019Review
- Monitoring Sodium Content in Processed Foods in Argentina 2017-2018: Compliance with National Legislation and Regional Targets.Nutrients · 2019Article
- Health-Associated Nutrition and Exercise Behaviors in Relation to Metabolic Risk Factors Stratified by Body Mass Index.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
Both dietary salt and sugar are related to blood pressure (BP). The evidence for salt is much stronger, and various types of studies have consistently shown that salt is a major cause of raised BP, and a reduction from the current intake of ≈ 9-12 g/day in most countries of the world to the recommended level of 5-6 g/day lowers BP in both hypertensive and normotensive individuals, in men and women, in all age groups and in all ethnic groups. Countries such as Finland and the UK that have successfully reduced salt intake have demonstrated a reduction in population BP and cardiovascular mortality, with major cost savings to the health service. The mechanisms whereby salt raises BP are not fully understood. The traditional concepts focus on the tendency for an increase in extracellular fluid volume. Increasing evidence suggests that small increases in plasma sodium may play an important role. There are several other factors that also increase BP, one of which is added sugars. The current high intake of added sugars increases obesity which, in turn, raises BP. Recent studies also suggest that added sugars, particularly those in soft drinks, may have a direct effect on BP. However, the relationship between soft drink consumption and BP could be, at least partially, mediated by the effect of salt intake on increasing soft drink consumption. Actions to reduce salt and sugar intake across the whole population will have major beneficial effects on health along with major cost savings.
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