Association of dietary potassium intake with abdominal aortic calcification and pulse pressure in US adults
Arterial calcification contributes to cardiovascular mortality. Based on a recent animal study, we hypothesized that higher dietary potassium intake was associated with less abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) and lower arterial stiffness among adults in the United States.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yuping Xie, Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Yabing Chen, Matthew K. Abramowitz, Wei Chen Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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