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. 2013 Dec;3(4):312-315.
doi: 10.1038/kisup.2013.65.

Cardiovascular and other effects of salt consumption

Francesco P Cappuccio  1
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Cardiovascular and other effects of salt consumption

Francesco P Cappuccio. Kidney Int Suppl (2011). 2013 Dec.

Abstract

Salt is one of the most important determinants of high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk worldwide. However, a high salt intake has other adverse effects beyond those involving the cardiovascular system, so that there is renewed interest in the relationships between high salt intake and other diseases.

Keywords: cardiovascular; health effects; salt or sodium intake.

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Schematic representation of the effects of salt intake on calcium metabolism and its implications for kidney stone formation and bone health.
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