Research & Sources

• Sodium–potassium balance and blood pressure regulation: Chan Q. et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2022); Perez V. et al., American Journal of Hypertension (2014); Little R. et al., Hypertension (2024).
• Salt substitutes and cardiovascular outcomes: Neal B. et al., New England Journal of Medicine (2021).
• Baroreflex sensitivity and autonomic control in hypertension: Salah H.M. et al., Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases (2024); Mussalo H. et al., American Journal of Hypertension (2002).
• Endothelial dysfunction and vascular health: Gallo G. et al., Frontiers in Medicine (2022); Wang X. et al., MedComm (2024).
• Inflammation and cytokines in blood pressure regulation: Fu M. et al., Frontiers in Immunology (2025); Mikolajczyk T.P. et al., Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2021).
• Microgravity and cardiovascular adaptation: Alzaabi A.A. et al., NPJ Microgravity (2025); Norsk P., Acta Physiologica (2015); Hargens A.R. et al., Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology (2009).
• Global epidemiology and burden of hypertension: CDC/NCHS Data Brief 511 (2024); WHO Fact Sheet (2025).
• Clinical guidelines for blood pressure management: AHA/ACC Guideline Update, Circulation (2025); Whelton P.K. et al., Hypertension (2018).