Systolic Blood Pressure -- Sodium and Potassium (IMAGE)

Experimental Biology

Systolic Blood Pressure -- Sodium and Potassium

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The graph shows systolic blood pressure according to the combined intakes of sodium and potassium among individuals not taking blood pressure lowering medication. Results were adjusted for sex, age, education, height, weight, physical activity, cigarettes per day and alcohol intake.

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Lynn L. Moore, Boston University School of Medicine

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