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Identification of Genetic Factors Underlying the Association between Sodium Intake Habits and Hypertension Risk.
Nutrients - 25 Aug 2020
Kwon Yu-Jin, Kim Jung Oh, Park Jae-Min, Choi Ja-Eun, Park Da-Hyun, Song Youhyun, Kim Seong-Jin, Lee Ji-Won, Hong Kyung-Won
Abstract excerpt
The role of sodium in hypertension remains unresolved. Although genetic factors have a significant impact on high blood pressure, studies comparing genetic susceptibility between people with low and high sodium diets are lacking. We aimed to investigate the genetic variations related to hypertension according to sodium intake habits in a large Korean population-based study. Data for a total of 57,363 participants...
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