The Importance of Moderate Sodium Reduction in the Nonpharmacological Therapy of Hypertension.
There are many lifestyle modifications recommended for the prevention and treatment of hypertension. The only modification that has been challenged is the moderate reduction of dietary sodium. As is detailed in this paper, the basis for this challenge are specious and the evidence favoring such moderate sodium reduction are so strong as to recommend it universally. The goal can be reached easily by voluntary removal of some of the excess salt added to processed foods and beverages. (c)1999 by Le Jacq Communications, Inc.
Kaplan
Norman M.
NM
Department of Internal Medicine, Hypertension Division, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX.