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Nutritional Factors in the Control of Blood Pressure and Hypertension

Suter, Paolo M., Sierro, Christophe, Vetter, Wilhelm·2002·Nutrition in Clinical Care
DOI 10.1046/j.1523-5408.2002.00513.x
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Differing hypertension prevalence rates between certain population and age groups are partially due to differences in the intake of certain nutrients. Blood pressure is positively associated with higher sodium, alcohol, and protein intakes; it is inversely associated with potassium, calcium, and magnesium intakes. Salt may lead to an increase in blood pressure in the presence of salt sensitivity, but there is no inexpensive or easy strategy to identify salt‐sensitive patients. Other risk factors for hypertension include obesity and lack of regular physical activity. The best strategy appears to be moderate salt restriction (6–7 g/day) in combination with an optimal compliance of the antihypertensive drug therapy, as well as adoption of the combination diet of the DASH study—a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and thus rich in potassium. Current evidence does not support the increased intake of Ca 2+ or Mg2+ for blood‐pressure‐lowering purposes only; however, calcium and magnesium may represent important components in the combination diet of the DASH study. It seems that it is the combination of these nutrients that is of crucial importance for the achievement of optimal blood‐pressure reduction. Also recommended is a decrease in alcohol consumption and an increase in regular physical activity. Instead of a severe intervention with regard to 1 risk factor alone, positive changes in 5 habits combined—high salt intake, high sodium‐to‐potassium ratio, alcohol intake, calorie imbalance, and a sedentary life—may be the most realistic and effective strategy to counteract the present hypertension epidemic.

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  • Chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and flavonoids (quercetin, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid) that have been linked to reduced blood pressure.

    “They are rich in crucial fatty acids, particularly with a high omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, linked to reduced BP and a lower risk of CVD [43–45]. A 100-g serving of chia provides significant amounts of magnesium, potassium, and calcium, all potent vasodilators and vascular smooth muscle contraction inhibitors, effectively reducing BP [46–49]. Additionally, chia seeds contain flavonoids such as querc”

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Authors
Suter, P. M., Sierro, C., & Vetter, W.
Affiliations
University Hospital Zurich (CH)
Corresponding author
Suter, Paolo M.
ORCID
Sierro, Christophe
Venue
Nutrition in Clinical Care
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2002-01
Volume
5
Issue
1
Pages
9-19
ISSN
  • 1096-6781 (ISSN-L)
  • 1523-5408
DOI
10.1046/j.1523-5408.2002.00513.x
OpenAlex
W2148672736
Cited by
74
References
90
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 2 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 5
FWCI
0.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 2452 d)
Locations
  • Nutrition in Clinical Care (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Sodium Intake and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
Keywords
hypertension, blood pressure control, dietary sodium, salt sensitivity, salt restriction, potassium intake, calcium intake, dietary magnesium, alcohol consumption, protein intake, obesity, physical activity, DASH diet, Na+/K+ ratio, sedentary lifestyle
MeSH terms
Alcohol Drinking, Body Weight, Calcium, Dietary, Diet, Sodium-Restricted, Humans, Hypertension, Life Style, Magnesium, Risk Factors, Exercise, Potassium, Dietary, Sodium Chloride, Dietary

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