Circulation. 2012 Dec 11;126(24):2880-9.
Sodium, blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease: further evidence supporting the American Heart Association sodium reduction recommendations.
Whelton PK, Appel LJ, Sacco RL, Anderson CA, Antman EM, Campbell N, Dunbar SB, Frohlich ED, Hall JE, Jessup M, Labarthe DR, MacGregor GA, Sacks FM, Stamler J, Vafiadis DK, Van Horn LV.
Abstract
Recent reports of selected observational studies and a meta-analysis have
stirred controversy and have become the impetus for calls to abandon
recommendations for reduced sodium intake by the US general population. A
detailed review of these studies documents substantial methodological concerns
that limit the usefulness of these studies in setting, much less reversing,
dietary recommendations. Indeed, the evidence base supporting recommendations
for reduced sodium intake in the general population remains robust and
persuasive. The American Heart Association is committed to improving the health
of all Americans through implementation of national goals for health promotion
and disease prevention, including its recommendation to reduce dietary sodium
intake to <1500 mg/d.
PMID: 23124030 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]