Sodium is an essential mineral and nutrient used in dietary practices across the world and is
important to maintain proper blood volume and blood pressure. A high sodium diet is …

Guidelines have recommended significant reductions in dietary sodium intake to improve
cardiovascular health. However, these dietary sodium intake recommendations have been …

Dietary sodium restriction is arguably the most frequent self-care behavior recommended to
patients with heart failure (HF) 1, 2 and is endorsed by all HF guidelines. 2–10 However, the …

Sodium is essential for cellular homeostasis and physiological function. Excess dietary
sodium has been linked to elevations in blood pressure (BP). Salt sensitivity of BP varies …

Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the impact of sodium restriction on heart failure
(HF) outcomes. Background: Although sodium restriction is advised for patients with HF …

Universal reduction in sodium intake has long been recommended, largely because of its
proven ability to lower blood pressure for some. However, multiple randomized trials have …

While sodium is essential for human homeostasis, current salt consumption far exceeds
physiological needs. Strong evidence suggests a direct causal relationship between sodium …

Aims To determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial comparing a
low-sodium to a moderate-sodium diet in heart failure (HF) patients. Methods and Results …

Hypertension is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and
death. Worldwide, it is estimated that more than 1 billion adults have hypertension, that this …

Sodium is an essential nutrient. Increasing sodium intake is associated with increasing
blood pressure, whereas low sodium intake results in increased renin and aldosterone …