HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Nowson C and Morgan T 1988
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Change in blood pressure in relation to change in nutrients effected by manipulation of dietary sodium and potassium.
Authors:
Nowson C, Morgan T
Journal:
Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology & Physiology
Year of publication:
1988
Volume:
15
Issue:
3
Page numbers:
225-242
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Untreated hypertensive subjects fulfilling set criteria, and with a mean diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg and less than 100 mmHg.
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects were excluded if they were receiving treatment for hypertension. cardiovascular
disease, ischaemic disease or any major complications of hypertension.
Research Purpose:
To determine: Does a moderate reduction in sodium intake cause a fall in blood pressure? Does a moderate increase in potassium intake cause a fall in blood pressure?
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
Australia
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
This study was sponsored by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council