The Potassium Supplementation Study

Description

This study will test whether potassium supplementation can reduce the deleterious effect of a high sodium diet on blood vessel function, blood pressure reactivity and autonomic nervous system function in apparently healthy adults.

Conditions

Cardiovascular Health, Cardiovascular Risk Factor

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Study Details

Study overview

This study will test whether potassium supplementation can reduce the deleterious effect of a high sodium diet on blood vessel function, blood pressure reactivity and autonomic nervous system function in apparently healthy adults.

The Role of Potassium Supplementation on Endothelial Function, BP Regulation, and Oxidative Stress Under High Sodium Conditions

The Potassium Supplementation Study

Condition
Cardiovascular Health
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Newark

Tower at STAR, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19713

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * men and women
  • * 18-45 years of age
  • * all races/ethnicities
  • * BMI \< 30 kg/m2
  • * BP \< 130/80 mmHg
  • * presence of hypertension
  • * known heart disease
  • * diabetes
  • * kidney disease
  • * cancer
  • * inflammatory conditions
  • * blood clotting disorders
  • * pregnancy
  • * adrenal gland disorder
  • * history of stomach or intestinal bleeding
  • * history of kidney stones
  • * serum potassium outside of the normal range

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Delaware,

Study Record Dates

2025-06-30