What does this research mean for the field?

Inadequate dietary calcium intake is significantly associated with essential hypertension and may be a previously unrecognized factor in its development. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the dietary calcium intake of individuals with and without hypertension.

July 16, 1982Science

Dietary Calcium in Human Hypertension

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DMDavid A. McCarronOregon National Primate Research Center CMCynthia D. MorrisOregon Health & Science University CCClarice ColeOregon Health & Science University

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Pilot survey explores the link between dietary calcium intake and hypertension, indicating potential health implications.

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To investigate the dietary calcium intake of individuals with and without hypertension.
Pilot survey comparing 44 normotensive and 46 hypertensive individuals
Assessment of daily calcium ingestion and other nutrient intake
Focus on consumption of nonfluid dairy products
Hypertensive subjects reported calcium intake of 668 mg compared to normotensive intake of 886 mg
No significant differences in sodium and potassium intake between the groups
Suggests inadequate calcium intake could influence hypertension development

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McCarron et al. (1982) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a24ae1fef83ecbb390c1997 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.7089566

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