Sodium is an essential nutrient with important functions in regulating extracellular fluid
volume and the active transport of molecules across cell membranes. However, recent …

Excess sodium consumption has been cited as a primary cause of hypertension and
cardiovascular diseases. Salt (sodium chloride) is considered the main source of sodium in …

A 5-tier pyramid best describes the impact of different types of public health interventions
and provides a framework to improve health. At the base of this pyramid, indicating …

Background The US diet is high in salt, with the majority coming from processed foods.
Reducing dietary salt is a potentially important target for the improvement of public health …

Public health campaigns in several countries encourage population-wide reduced sodium
(salt) intake, but excessive intake remains a major problem. Excessive sodium intake is …

Background: Sodium consumption raises blood pressure, increasing the risk for heart attack
and stroke. Several countries, including the United States, are considering strategies to …

Objective To evaluate population health benefits and cost-effectiveness of interventions for
reducing salt in the diet. Design Proportional multistate life-table modelling of cardiovascular …

Our sodium-rich food supply compels investigation of how variation in salt sensation
influences liking and intake of high-sodium foods. While supertasters (those with heightened …

Background: Few studies have examined temporal trends in sodium intake in the US
population. Collections of 24-h urine sodium excretions are reliable markers for dietary …

The human gastrointestinal tract microbiota, despite its key roles in health and disease,
remains a diverse, variable and poorly understood entity. Current surveys reveal a multitude …