Hormonal
High consumption of dietary sodium increases systolic blood pressure (SBP) and the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Reduce your sodium intake. High sodium raises blood pressure and increases the risk of fatal heart disease. Aim for lower sodium levels by cooking at home, reading labels, and using herbs and spices for flavor.
Dietary sodium increased BP with a monotonic dose-response, with identified heterogeneity in this effect by age, race, and hypertensive status; with consistent evidence for higher risk of fatal CVD comparing high vs. low intakes.
Why this rating
The paper classifies the evidence for sodium and SBP/fatal CVD as 'probable or convincing' with a monotonic dose-response.
Source
Etiologic effects and optimal intakes of foods and nutrients for risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from the Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE)
Renata Micha et al. · PLoS ONE · 2017
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0175149
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