Why the study?
Is a dietary pattern low in mineral intake associated with higher blood pressure in adults?
Population
12,344 American adults from NHANES III (n=10,033) and NHANES IV (n=2,311)
Comparison
Dietary pattern low in mineral intake vs Adequate mineral intake / normotensive nutrient…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Hypothesis-generating for mineral patterns in isolated systolic hypertension; prospective studies needed before practice change.
Is a dietary pattern low in mineral intake associated with higher blood pressure in adults?
Low mineral intake (calcium, potassium, magnesium) is associated with higher blood pressure, particularly isolated systolic hypertension, suggesting dietary management should focus on overall nutritional profiles rather than single nutrients.
Townsend et al. (2005) studied this question.
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