Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an umami substance widely used as flavor enhancer.
Although it is generally recognized as being safe by food safety regulatory agencies, several …

Abstract Purpose of Review Excess sodium from dietary salt (NaCl) is linked to elevations in
blood pressure (BP). However, salt sensitivity of BP varies widely between individuals and …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel
Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) derived dietary reference values (DRV s) for sodium …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a major public health problem that complicates 10–40% of
hospital admissions. Importantly, AKI is independently associated with increased risk of …

Nutrition is known to exert an undeniable impact on blood pressure with especially salt
(sodium chloride), but also potassium, playing a prominent role. The aim of this review was …

The specific role of the chloride anion (Cl−) as a signalling effector or second messenger
has been increasingly recognized in recent years. It could represent a key factor in the …

Maintenance of internal ionic and acid-base homeostasis is critical for survival in all
biological systems. Similar to mammals, aquatic fishes have developed sophisticated …

Appropriate intake of micronutrient, such as electrolyte minerals is critical for the well-being
of the cardiovascular health system. However, there are some debates regarding the …

Sodium salt reduction in cereal products has been one of the top health trends. During pasta-
making, kansui (an alkaline salt with reduced sodium) was added at 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and …

Abstract Intravenous 0.9% saline has saved countless lives since it was introduced over a
century ago. It remains the most widespread crystalloid in both adult and pediatric practice …