The K-Factor The American diet is loaded with too much salt and hypertension is the result of too much of this compound. Salt creates an imbalance factor scientist call the K-factor. The K-factor is the ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet. It’s a simple calculation anyone can make. A good book to read […]
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Hypertension Guidelines – Salt, a Dietary Hypertension Cause That We Can Modify
A diet high in salt is a dietary hypertension cause that we can easily modify. Many studies show that reducing the amount of salt in our diet, lowers hypertension or high blood pressure. For years, a high sodium intake was considered the primary factor responsible for hypertension. Now research has pointed out to salt (sodium […]