What are the long-term effects of dietary sodium reduction on cardiovascular disease outcomes?
The long-term effects of dietary sodium reduction on cardiovascular disease outcomes were studied in the Trials of Hypertension Prevention (TOHP), which found that dietary sodium reduction was associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, and total mortality. Additionally, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet was found to be beneficial in reducing blood pressure. These findings suggest that reducing dietary sodium and following the DASH diet may be beneficial in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease outcomes.