Intake of salt is a biological imperative, inextricably woven into physiological systems,
human societies and global culture. However, excessive salt intake is associated with high …

Excess salt intake contributes to hypertension and increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Efforts to implement effective salt-reduction strategies require accurate data on the sources …

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 …

Background The purpose of this article is to review the current situation with regard to
sodium intake in the European Union, provide an update on the efforts being made to …

In current diets, the level of sodium is very high, whereas that of potassium, calcium, and
magnesium is low compared with the level in diets composed of unprocessed, natural foods …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between usual dietary sodium intake and blood
pressure among US children and adolescents, overall and by weight status. METHODS …

Objective: High sodium intake increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and may also
be associated with higher rates of stomach cancer, asthma disorders and infections. In …

Objectives Studies indicate high sodium and low potassium intake can increase blood
pressure suggesting the ratio of sodium-to-potassium may be informative. Yet, limited …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the relationships of sodium intake with adiposity and
inflammation in healthy adolescents. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involved 766 …

The French National Programme on Nutrition and Health (Programme national nutrition
santé (PNNS)), the aim of which is to reduce nutrition-related chronic diseases, necessitates …