Mechanisms Underlying the Protective Vascular Effects of Dietary Potassium in Humans
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 45
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware · Other
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About This Trial
Americans continue to consume high amounts of sodium. Potassium is notable for its blood pressure lowering effects but less is known regarding its effect on the vasculature. This investigation seeks to determine the role of dietary potassium on the vasculature in the presence of a high sodium diet in salt-resistant adults.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* healthy
* normal blood pressure
* normal resting ECG
Exclusion Criteria:
* hypertension
* history of heart disease
* diabetes
* kidney disease
* obese (BMI ≥30)
* significant weight changes in the last 6 months
* use of tobacco products
* pregnant
* on a special diet (gluten…
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