Vol 6, No 2 (2002)
Review paper
Published online: 2002-04-25
The Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Hypertension - Dietary Modification. Part II. Mineral Elements: Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium in a Diet of Patients with Hypertension
Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2002;6(2):123-132.
Abstract
In addition to pharmacological treatment compliance with rules of proper diet plays a significant role in management of hypertension.
Adequate supply of calcium and magnesium with sodium restriction in a high potassium diet is effective and safe method of gaining reduction of hypertension. Appropriate knowledge and determination of a patient is another factor that influences treatment effects.
Adequate supply of calcium and magnesium with sodium restriction in a high potassium diet is effective and safe method of gaining reduction of hypertension. Appropriate knowledge and determination of a patient is another factor that influences treatment effects.
Keywords: diethypertensionsaltsodium-restrictedpotassiumcalciummagnesium