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Genetic and environmental influences on sodium intake determined by using half-day urine samples: the Healthy Twin Study.
The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Dec 2013
Kho Minjung, Lee Jung Eun, Song Yun-Mi, Lee Kayoung, Kim Kyunga, Yang Sarah, Joung Hyojee, Sung Joohon
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Salt is essential in our diet, but excess intake is a well-established risk factor for hypertension. The presence and importance of genetic contributions to salt intake, however, are not well understood. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine whether a genetic predisposition and an environmental influence exist for sodium intake and salt habit. DESIGN: In a twin-family cohort, half-day urine...
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