Nutrients Intake and Hypertension

Hypertension is a major health problem worldwide, increasing cardiovascular (CV) risk and mortality. Together with pharmacological treatments, non-pharmacological approaches, such as nutrient intake modifications, play an important role in optimizing treatment. A link has been demonstrated between h...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Fantin, Francesco (auth)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
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Sumario:Hypertension is a major health problem worldwide, increasing cardiovascular (CV) risk and mortality. Together with pharmacological treatments, non-pharmacological approaches, such as nutrient intake modifications, play an important role in optimizing treatment. A link has been demonstrated between hypertension and body weight as well as dietary habits. The aim of this Special Issue is to improve the understanding of the relationships between some nutrients and hypertension, and of the effects of different dietary approaches on hypertension regulation from different points of view.
Descripción Física:1 electronic resource (242 p.)
ISBN:9783039286638