The authors hypothesized that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and reduced sodium intake would control stage 1 hypertension and reduce high-normal blood pressure (BP ...
The data showing that sodium is an important contributor to hypertension derive from a variety of studies. Epidemiologic studies have shown that sodium intake is directly related to cardiovascular ...
Reducing calorie intake is essential for weight loss because it helps create a caloric deficit, meaning the body uses more energy than it receives from food. When the body lacks the calories ...