About this Research Topic
The goal of this Research Topic is to gather original research articles, reviews, and commentaries which will improve our understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological aspects involved in the effects of sodium on the cardiovascular and renal systems.
Additionally, this topic welcomes studies on novel technologies and interventions addressing the dangers and benefits of dietary salt in health and disease. We welcome submissions covering the following topics (but not restricted to):
• Interaction between dietary salt and other nutritional factors that may impact hypertension in cardiovascular, kidney, and other chronic diseases.
• Impact of high or low salt intake on cardiovascular and kidney diseases.
• Economic and health impacts on salt reduction or the use of salt substitutes.
• Molecular mechanisms and metabolic pathways underlying the effects of dietary salt on hypertension development and progression to end-organ damage.
• Population-based studies, case studies, and innovative technologies and interventions focusing on the link between dietary salt and hypertension-associated cardiovascular, kidney, and other chronic diseases.
• New equations to estimate salt intake from spot urine samples.
• Salt reduction techniques and reformulation strategies
• Salt substitutes and flavor enhancers
• Consumer behavior and acceptance of reduced-salt foods
Keywords: hypertension, blood pressure, salt, sodium, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, salt reduction, consumer behaviour, salt consumption, salt substitutes, flavor enchances, policy and public health interventions
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