Low-Chloride Diet Prevents the Development of Arterial Hypertension and Protects Kidney Function in Angiotensin II-Infused Mice

• Main Authors: Jessica Liberona (Author), Patricio Araos (Author), Marcelo Rodríguez (Author), Pablo León (Author), Andrés Stutzin (Author), Rodrigo Alzamora (Author), Luis Michea (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: A comprehensive pathophysiological mechanism to explain the relationship between high-salt intake and hypertension remains undefined. Evidence suggests that chloride, as the accompanying anion of sodium in dietary salt, is necessary to develop hypertension. We evaluated whether reducin...