[PDF][PDF] Does potassium supplementation lower blood pressure? A meta-analysis of published trials

FP Cappuccio, GA MacGregor - J hypertens, 1991 - lavierebelle.org
Hypertension is an important risk factor for both stroke and coronary heart disease| 1] and
the reduction of blood pressure levels due to treatment is associated with a significant
reduction in cerebrovascular and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality|| 23]. Over the past
20 years, a large body of evidence has established a strong link between nutrition and błood
pressure. For instance, the value of sodium restriction [4], weight reduction [5] and moderate
alcohol consumption [6] as non-pharmacological measures for lowering blood pressure in a …