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Blood pressure and interactions between the angiotensin polymorphism AGT M235T and sodium intake: a cross-sectional population study.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Aug 2008
Norat Teresa, Bowman Richard, Luben Robert, Welch Ailsa, Khaw Kay Tee, Wareham Nick, Bingham Sheila
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Intervention studies have indicated an interaction between the blood pressure response to a low-sodium or a low-fat and high-fruit and -vegetable diet and the angiotensinogen gene (AGT) polymorphisms G-6A and M235T. OBJECTIVE: We investigated whether this interaction is also present in a large free-living population. DESIGN: Urinary sodium, potassium as biomarkers of intake, and blood pressure were...
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